Bronstein described the affected sea urchin species as the “lawn mowers” of coral reefs, since they remove algae that otherwise blocks sunlight, allowing the coral to thrive.

In the 1980s, a pathogenic ciliate parasite epidemic eradicated the sea urchin population in the Caribbean, damaging the coral reef irreversibly. Once the urchins disappeared, according to Bronstein, ...

Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — The Great Reef, located approximately 24 km off the coast of Jeddah, represents an important reserve as a marine heritage of coral reefs in the heart of the Red Sea ...

As warming waters devastate coral around the world, the sea’s stunningly colorful reefs have been remarkably resilient. But pollution, mass tourism and overfishing put them at risk.

Coral reefs usually exist in shallow waters. But the study found depressions that went more than 200 meters deep throughout the Farasan Bank coral reef system,” she said.

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It can be found on the walls and overhangs of coral reefs, covered in red coralline algae. It lives in small holes and crevices, using its large canines to capture tiny invertebrates.

Sea urchin pandemic spreads beyond Red Sea, endangering coral reefs share close. URL Copied; Reuters. Published: 07 June ,2024: 11:55 AM GST Updated: 07 June ,2024: 01:44 PM GST.

Fish exhibited slower swimming patterns, and corals remained healthy despite environmental factors that would normally inhibit the calcification process essential for coral growth and survival. Dr.

Unexpected ecosystem found deep below Red Sea Coral Reef . King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) Journal PNAS Nexus DOI 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgaf049. Keywords ...

The particular species of sea urchin impacted is a well-known protector of coral reefs and the deaths put the already fragile reef ecosystem in even more peril. Sign up here.