Coral reef (Ecosystems 🏞️)
A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterized by reef-building corals. Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, whose polyps cluster in groups. Coral belongs to the class Anthozoa in the animal phylum Cnidaria, which includes sea anemones and jellyfish. Unlike sea an...
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"Conservationists raise sharks to restore reefs in waters around Thailand"
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KHAO LAK, Thailand — Conservationist Ying Pemika Choovanichchanon holds a small basket in her hands, careful not to disturb the leathery brown pouches nestled inside. When she shines a light underneath, signs of life appear: the pouches are bamboo shark egg cases, and the tiny creatures within them are a key part of a plan […]
"The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it"
"10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives"
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"Baby corals are settling onto our reef structures | VLOG" [12:40 min]
by Mossy Earth Field Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHqy0xDWoMc
Quote by MEFN:
"Jun 6, 2025
In this vlog, Yudi catches us up to speed with our coral restoration project in Indonesia, including the results of a new coral attachment method trial and even some coral colonies naturally settling on our structures!"
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Coral reefs are known as “the rainforests of the sea”. These vibrantly complex ecosystems harbour the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem globally. An estimated 25% of all marine species depend on reefs. They are also crucial for millions of people, providing food, livelihoods, resources and coastal protection.
Major threats, such as over-exploitation and climate change, are jeopardising the future of coral reefs. In the last few decades, sharp declines in reef cover have occurred worldwide. This is our first coral reef project to restore damaged reefs in the northern waters of Nusa Penida, Indonesia.
Our long-term goal is to improve resilience by enhancing connectivity of fragmented reefs whilst protecting and preserving endangered coral species. Led by our local team of expert divers and marine biologists passionate about the preservation of this marine ecosystem, we work with local people to promote positive community involvement in coral reef restoration.
You can learn more about this project (including FAQs) by visiting:
-> mossy.earth/projects/wilder-reefs <-
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"Coral once feared extinct rediscovered in the Galápagos after 25 years"
Wellington’s solitary coral, a species thought to be extinct for more than two decades, was rediscovered in 2024 near Tagus Cove in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, according to a recent study. Over multiple dives in 2024, scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galápagos National Park Directorate, and the California Academy of Sciences spotted more than […]
"Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease"
PLACENCIA, Belize — After Hurricane Iris decimated the coral reef at Laughing Bird Caye National Park in 2001, many wrote off the UNESCO World Heritage site as a coral graveyard. But a small group from the coastal village of Placencia, Belize, about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the island, saw hope. In 2006, the park […]
Planetary Ecologist
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Primo Natura
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