The Hawaiian blue rice coral produces a protein that not only gives it a beautiful deep blue color, but acts as a sunscreen. It’s thought that the natural sunscreen filters out harmful UV ...

Colonies of the finger coral (Porites compressa)--one remaining pigmented (left) and the other bleaching (right) in response to a period of ocean warming. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after ...

This mammoth reef owes its existence to organisms typically no bigger than a grain of rice. Coral polyps, the reef's building blocks, are tiny colonial animals that house symbiotic algae in their ...

and healthy reefs—tall mustard-hued antler coral to deliciously nobby rice coral. There was death, too: football field-sized ...

5 The Coral Triangle region is highlighted below in blue. Below and above the sea, substantial economic value The Coral Triangle supports livelihoods and provides income and food security, ...

Oct. 14, 2024 — A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. The study documents the world s first effort to selectively breed adult corals ...

The dish, showcased in a viral video, features a vibrant blue hue courtesy of blue-colored ghee-infused rice, a departure from the traditional saffron-infused variety. While some embrace this ...

Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its wildlife and provide livelihoods, food security and protection from tropical storms for an estimated 850 million people ...

There's still time to enter this amazing Blue Peter competition! Come up with an idea that could help the planet and be recognised by His Royal Highness, Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot ...

There are tens of thousands of varieties of rice. Sticky (or glutinous) rice does not contain gluten; the name refers to its texture once cooked. The grains hold together, making them easy to ...

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was forced out of the game after taking an awkward hit to his knee from quarterback Patrick Mahomes while attempting to chase down a defender following an ...