Coral reefs; an introduction
Coral reefs; what exactly are they? Read this article and step into the wonderful world of tropical coral reefs, supported by beautiful images from photographer Hans Leijnse!
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Coral bleaching: molecular mechanisms
Nowadays, global warming is a hot item. Discussed in the media, politics and society; the debate rages on. The issue of human influence on this process still divides scientists and policymakers. Coral reef bleaching has our full attention, but what exactly do we know about this process?
Chemical defense mechanisms
The ocean can be a dangerous place even for corals. Sessile as they are, they have turned to chemical warfare in an attempt to prevent predation. This continued battle between predators and prey has led to some of the most lethal toxins found in nature today. In this review we will...
Coral reefs as a calcium reactor?
Global warming is seen as the number one threat to the world's coral reefs, next to overfishing, pollution and eutrophication. It is common knowledge that elevated sea surface temperatures may cause coral bleaching. That an increase in atmospheric CO2 could be just as threatening, is not.
Zooxanthellae uptake
The start of the coral/algal symbiosis is a beautiful spectacle when studied under a microscope! Read our latest article about coral larvae taking up zooxanthellae, supported by beautiful images!
