Symbiotic algae living inside corals provide those animals with their vibrant color, as well as many of the nutrients they need to survive. That algae, and other microbes within the bodies of corals, have been extensively studied—yet until now, researchers have largely ignored the microbial communities just outside of the coral colonies. A new study recently sampled the seawater surrounding
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An article published in Nature Communications shows that because “coral reefs serve as natural, low-crested, submerged breakwaters, which provide flood reduction benefits through wave breaking and wave energy attenuation,” coral reefs save billions of dollars each year in flood damage. Losing coral reefs results in worse flooding further inland for larger numbers of people, and it increases in the costs
Read moreThe U.S. scientists are off for the joint U.S.-Cuba cruise to study coral reefs! Read Chief Scientist John Reed’s take on the beginning of this momentous journey here.
Read moreThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering its first-ever trade mission to Cuba April 3 to 6, 2017 to explore business opportunities as Cuba opens up to foreign business. Registration cut-off is February 17. For more info, contact AEM’s Alex Russ at aruss@aem.org or (202) 898-9006. Caption: The Great Theater of Havana in Cuba. (Photo Credit: Brian Snelson, Wikimedia)
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