Corals obtain energy in two ways: firstly, through photosynthesis by their symbiotic algae, and secondly by taking up small food particles such as plankton directly from the water. In scientific terms ...

An exceptional "dual feeding" strategy underlies a Mediterranean coral's resilience to rising sea temperatures, according to a study in Nature. The stony coral Oculina patagonica is known to feed ...

Coral reefs will continue to experience severe heat stress as rising temperatures cause the oceans to become unbearably hot – but a new study shows that altering their feeding habits could allow local ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities. The device, dubbed the Underwater ...

Coral-feeding butterflyfishes comprise a diverse family of reef inhabitants whose survival and interactions are tightly linked to the health and composition of scleractinian corals. Many species ...

Several species of hard corals are capable of extruding long filaments from their stomachs to feed, including corals from the genera Favia, Favites, Scolymia, Pavona, and Cynarina. Each coral polyp ...

Crown-of-thorns starfish can devastate reefs in outbreaks, but new research suggests small populations may help maintain ...

The world’s most famous coral reefs are all found in warm, shallow, coastal environments. But do corals live outside of these tropical vacation destinations? As a matter of fact, yes! Corals also live ...