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Submerged sandbanks shine like underwater auroras in astronaut's view of the Bahamas — Earth from space

A 2016 astronaut photo of the Bahamas shows a series of luminous, rippling sandbanks partly carved out by a coral reef. The ...
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Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space

It’s more than 100 feet long, at least 300 years old and visible from space. The world’s largest coral has just been discovered in the southwest Pacific Ocean, scientists announced Wednesday. The mega ...
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20 Delightfully Strange New Deep Reef Species Discovered In “Underwater Hotels”

A treasure trove of deep reef dwellers has been discovered in coral reefs off the coast of Guam, including 20 that are new to ...
Science Daily

Coral reefs have a hidden daily rhythm scientists just discovered

Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial ...
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The Caribbean's Secret Island Blends The World's Third Largest Coral Reef, Mountains, And Pure Tropical Bliss

Those looking for a laid-back Caribbean getaway will love hiking to the top of this island's highest peak and diving in its ...
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College of Charleston professor featured in Netflix documentary about dying coral reefs

Among other things, coral reefs have an image problem: their beauty is hidden under the waves — and so is their destruction from a rapidly warming climate. That’s why in 2014, College of Charleston ...