Reef corals grow vigorously in nutrient poor water – new research has found out why.
- Associate Professor, Coral Reef Laboratory, University of Southampton
While most corals turn ghostly white when they bleach, some turn neon purple. Scientists were baffled – until now.
With their natural predators removed, sponges are free to take over coral reefs.
The stunning colours of coral attract many divers to the world’s reefs but, for us coral scientists, one mystery has always remained. Swimming over a reef, you can frequently spot brightly coloured coral…
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