Articles related to "Corals"

There are many claims that coral calcium supplements can cure disease and promote longevity.

Many corals kept by tropical saltwater aquarium hobbyists can be cultured or farmed in both open (maricultre) and closed (aquaculture) systems but there are differences.

This unusual, attractive coral is as great in the beginner's aquarium as it is in the advanced hobbyist's tank. Colorful and hardy, disk corals should not be overlooked.

Coral Reefs, the marine equivalent to tropical rainforests, are losing their environmental struggle against bleaching, climate change, pollution and overfishing

Cold water corals are an important part of the ecosystem that everyone should be aware of.

A new way to replenish the dwindling natural reef barriers and create a memorial for loved ones to last the next 500 years has emerged.

Many reef aquarists "frag" their coral to produce multiple individual "children" from a single mother colony. Here's how to frag your own coral.

Coral calcium has been touted for its miraculous healing properties. It is widely used as an alternative treatment for such health conditions as cancer and heart disease.

Corals and zooxanthellae algae depend on each other for survival in a symbiotic relationship called mutualism.

Despite its appearance, fire coral (Millepora spp.) is not a "true" stony coral, but it is a hardy and beautiful animal appropriate for many tropical marine reef tanks.

Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.

Coral description, habitat, and survival in todays collected specimens of Elegance Coral.

Possible harm from sunscreen lotion added to damage done by climate change, overfishing, marine pollution and souvenir collecting as coral reef ecosystem losses continue.

Coral reefs' sheer diversity makes them biological and tourism hotspots, but despite that many are threatened by overfishing, pollution and climate change.

Chalice corals are very popular with reef aquarists. This article looks at some of the most popular chalice corals and provides the necessary husbandry information.

A beautiful, healthy saltwater aquarium is all about balance, and Fiji Gold is the only all-natural supplement with immediate observable results.

Global warming and pollution threats to coral reefs and other ocean life are explained. The Nature Conservancy & NOAA announce a plan to protect coral reef bleaching.

Many a marine aquarist desires to keep beautifully colored, exotic corals in his saltwater aquarium, but doing so requires an understanding of the animal's biology.

Coral reefs are found around the world. Their biodiversity is great, but they are in danger of being destroyed.

Coral reefs occur in waters that are typically low in nutrients; however, these ecosystems are among the most diverse and productive in the marine environment.

A discussion of the basic characteristics of corals-Taxonomy, Anatomy, Ecology, Food and Feeding, Life Cycle, and Associated Fauna and Flora.

Torch coral, frogspaw and anchor coral are among the most popular corals in the marine aquarium hobby. Here's what you need to know about the genus Euphyllia.

Artificial coral reefs can bring an ocean floor back to life. However people are still figuring out the best methods to create coral reefs.

Coral Reefs are second only to tropical rain forests in plant and animal diversity. They are home to a number of species of fish and other marine species.

Conservationists have developed a scientific model that accurately maps where coral reefs are in the most trouble and identifies regions where reefs can be protected.

Coral reefs are home to many different organisms. Researchers are still trying to explain how reefs came to have so much biodiversity.

The "tropical rainforests of the sea," or coral reefs, due to the vast biodiversity they support, are speedily collapsing due to man-made pressures and climate change.

The Great Barrier Reef is renowned as a world's best scuba diving destination. A scuba diver can experience this World Heritage listed environment in different ways.

Coral Magazine disappeared from subscribers' mailboxes in December 2008, but it was re-launched in early 2009 to critical acclaim.

While they may not look like animals in the traditional sense, brain corals do best when fed once or twice a week in the tropical marine aquarium.

Rising levels of CO2 and acidity in the world's oceans are affecting coral species' ability to grow and thrive and may change or destroy coral reefs altogether.

Herbivorous fishes, like the queen parrotfish, need protection from overfishing in order that they can keep algae growth on degraded tropical reefs under control.

Lady Elliot Island is a true coral cay, built by continually growing coral polyps. This provides some tremendous underwater scuba diving opportunities.

Why coral reefs die from water and air pollution. Reasons why point source ocean pollution affects ocean life, and the coral reef food web.

A few simple, environmentally responsible techniques can help scuba divers and snorkelers protect fragile coral reefs and other underwater ecosystems when they dive.

Fire Corals are a common problem when diving on coral reefs. They look like normal type corals, but can deliver a substantial sting when brushed with bare skin.

Horn coral is a boldly colored animal with dramatic growth forms that is relatively simple to keep in a tropical saltwater aquarium.

An important part of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, the coral reefs in the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary face threats and need more protection.

Swim with sea lions and sharks, or go helmet diving and snorkeling at Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas.

Chumbe Island, Zanzibar, preserves one of the Indian Ocean's most spectacular shallow coral reefs, with 370 species of fish and corals found nowhere else in the world.

Green star polyps could be on every beginning reef aquarist's list of first corals for the tropical marine aquarium. Here's what he or she needs to know.

Of the stony or "true" corals, the brain corals are some of the easiest to keep. In particular, the open brain corals are hardy, colorful and interesting.

Atolls are an interesting geological feature created from generations of coral.

Feeding every life form in a coral reef tank requires more than fish pellets or flakes. Here's a few tips for maintaining a thriving marine environment.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most fascinating natural habitats in the world, but can this abundant underwater ecosystem be protected from coral bleaching?

If the world's levels of CO2 rise above 450 ppm, it will destroy coral reef systems, a group of Australian scientists warns, after experiments simulating its effect.

Midwestern crocheters, crocheters visiting the Chicagoland Area, and those who appreciate crochet, will want to check out The Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef in Chicago.

Molecular studies show similar creatures are unrelated.

The Ningaloo Reef is one of Australia's hidden gems, but the village resort of Coral Bay isn't cheap. This article shows how to enjoy a visit without spending a fortune.

While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.