Tag: reef restoration
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How Algae Help Corals Bounce Back After Bleaching
Introduction: A Race Against Coral Bleaching When sea temperatures spike, corals often shed the tiny algae that live within their tissues. This loss, called bleaching, leaves the corals pale or white and severely compromises their ability to feed and grow. In recent years, bleaching events have intensified, threatening reef ecosystems that support thousands of species…
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How Algae Help Corals Bounce Back After Bleaching: UC Riverside’s Recovery Research
Bleaching and the Coral-Algae Bond As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face a brutal stress test. Bleaching occurs when corals under heat stress expel the symbiotic algae that live within their tissues. Those algae, called zooxanthellae, provide most of the coral’s food through photosynthesis and give corals their vibrant colors. When the relationship breaks down,…
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Traveller Award honours Forever Reef Project for sustainable tourism
Traveller Award honours Forever Reef Project for sustainable tourism The Traveller Award has recognized the Forever Reef Project for its pioneering approach to sustainable tourism, pairing reef conservation with immersive visitor experiences along Queensland’s tropical coast. The accolade highlights how local communities can benefit from responsible travel that protects fragile ecosystems while offering memorable, education-focused…