Super corals, a not-so-super term?
Written by: Richard Singhroy Acknowledgement to Dr. Emma Camp From the deep sea to the arctic frontier and tropical coastlines, corals have formed the…
22 September 2022 
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Unexpected fish biodiversity on coral reefs unraveled by environmental DNA
Reef fish: an exceptional biodiversity Coral reefs are often referred to as the tropical rainforests of the seas due to their staggering richness and…
22 June 2022
Macro and microplastics threaten cold-water corals
Written by Coralie Barrier and Florina Jacob. Acknowledgements to LeĂŻla Ezzat. Macro and microplastics represent a real threat to the oceans and associated organisms….
25 April 2022
Climate-impacted reefs may continue to supply vital micronutrients through fisheries
Acknowledgements to James Robinson.  Coral reefs rank among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth – including more than 700 coral species and…
30 March 2022
Carbon balance in corals
Written by Jeanne Kault, Florina Jacob and Olivier Detournay. Acknowledgments to Eric Röttinger. Coral reefs cover an area of 284,300 km2 (Spalding et al.,…
21 February 2022
Adopt a coral : an ideal and ecological gift for (ocean) lovers!
Looking for a really special Valentine’s Day gift to please your partner or yourself? This year, we suggest you celebrate Valentine’s Day in a different…
5 January 2022 Atypical corals: lessons from these organisms living under extreme conditions
Coral reefs are one of the most threatened ecosystems by human activities. Given the changing environment, corals face a significant challenge to adapt to suboptimal…
2 December 2021
Do corals store carbon?
Carbon storage in ecosystems is increasingly presented as a way to fight climate change. But the storage and release of carbon by coral skeletons is…
13 October 2021
Sexual reproduction of corals: a synchronized nocturnal dance and its threats
Coral reproduction is a phenomenon that intrigues a large number of scientists, and it can be either by asexual or sexual means. In asexual reproduction,…
27 August 2021
Marine Protected Areas: how to prioritise conservation objectives?
Why protect the oceans? Oceans support an enormous biodiversity, play a key role in climate regulation, and provide a wide range of benefits to…
29 July 2021
The first coral nursery of the Mediterranean Sea
As you may know already, we are collaborating with the local Spanish non-profit Coral Soul on an innovative research project aimed at restoring the coral ecosystem…
27 July 2021
UN Decade on Restoration : what is coral restoration & why is it useful?
The problem: coral ecosystems are at risk Tropical coral reefs gather between one third and one quarter of known marine species. This diversity provides…
16 June 2021