Scientists Reveal the Epic Ocean Voyage of Coral Reef Larvae

Scientists Reveal the Epic Ocean Voyage of Coral Reef Larvae

Science World Report

21 August 2013


When most people think of coral, they think of the beautiful tropical reefs that thrive in the Caribbean and along Australia. These corals are seen as stationary--immovable and part of the landscape. Yet corals are animals and, like many other seafaring creatures, are mobile when they're younger. Now, scientists have used computer simulations to reveal the epic, ocean-spanning journeys travelled by tiny coral larvae through the world's seas.

As sea temperatures rise and pollution increases, corals are under threat from disease, bleaching and a host of other factors. That's why it's more important than ever to understand how these corals could potentially respond to these changing conditions. In fact, it's very likely that corals will shift over time as environmental conditions shift. Read more

 

 

 

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