Their findings were published July 31 in the journal PLOS ONE. Using a time series of coral reef 3D models from Maui, a team of researchers led by Scripps Oceanography’s Smith Lab tracked the ...

They created tiles, modelled on natural forms such as the brain coral and made from clay, a material that is safe for these marine environments. "The technology using 3D printing allows us to ...

Living coral reefs consist of rigid porous "skeletons" inhabited by the tiny coral polyps that built them. A new research project aims to restore damaged reefs faster than ever, utilizing 3D ...