Coral cryopreservation for breeding key to survival
The juvenile corals raised from this trans-Caribbean coupling represent the largest wildlife population ever raised from cryopreserved material.
Professor named scientist of the year, hosts lecture on coral reefs
Hixon will deliver a free online lecture on saving Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s coral reefs.
Insidious coral killer invading Palmyra Atoll reef
Researchers discovered a corallimorph recently changed and became much more invasive in reefs at Palmyra Atoll.
Blue coral¡¯s secret sunscreen may save reefs
This coral not only produces a protein that imparts the deep blue color, but also acts as a natural sunscreen to filter out harmful UV radiation.
Dive into World Ocean Month with the Waik¨©k¨© Aquarium
A variety of activities and events including educational resources, a gift shop sale and beach clean-up will be held throughout the month of June.
Cracking the code of coral reef resilience
Crawford Drury was awarded $950,000 for his project which aims to speed up the natural evolution of heat resilient corals.
New 3D mapping technique reveals hidden microbial communities on coral reefs
Researchers discovered specific microbial and viral functions that appear to be key components of the coral microbiome.
Marine biology student receives nation¡¯s premier conservation fellowship
A doctoral candidate studying a potential coral-saving strategy, was named a recipient of the 2021 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.
O?ahu marine protected areas offer limited protection of coral reef herbivorous fishes
Researchers found that of the four marine protected areas around Oʻahu, three did not provide biologically significant benefits for herbivorous fish populations.
Why do some corals resist bleaching?
Researchers found biochemical clues as to why some corals bleached while others were resistant during extreme water warming levels.