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Dying coral reefs spring forward with new life

Posted on December 12, 2019June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

Our coral reef ecosystems, often called “underwater rainforests,” are quickly changing. Coral reefs are elaborate and complex ecosystems…

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    Coral Is Sensitive to Small Changes in Ocean Temperature

    Posted on May 28, 2018October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Imagine wandering through a vast desert, empty for thousands of miles in every direction. Think about the relief and joy you’d feel to…

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      Sunscreen: Hero for Humans, Villain for Marine Life?

      Posted on August 22, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Have you ever spent extra time at the store trying to decide which sunscreen to purchase? We try to protect ourselves from the Sun’s…

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