The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to ...

The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully.

As most of the Red Sea’s coral reefs are currently in a good state, it’s vital that researchers act now while they have a head start; building resilience before future marine heatwaves hit ...

Red coral (Corallim rubrum) poaching has been a threat even in marine protected areas and, in addition, due to the slow growth of this species, populations are still far from pristine conditions.The ...

The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to ...

Coral reefs occupy less than 0.1 percent of the ocean’s floor, but provide huge ecological and economic benefits.About 25 percent of all marine species depend on them at some point in their life ...

A decade after being transplanted, red coral colonies seized from illegal fishing have successfully thrived, contributing to the recovery of coral reefs in the Medes Islands. This long-term success ...

These predators were responsible for about 42 per cent of the decline in coral cover between 1985 and 2012, the Australian government estimates. These starfish have up to 21 arms, more than 600 ...

The project also addresses the challenges facing coral reefs, such as recreational activities and unsustainable human activities. Madkour explained that the coral reef restoration and planting project ...