Study Examines the Impact of Coral Chemical Compounds on Reef
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Stumbling upon a new source of underwater caffeine was just an added bonus of a new study examining the impact of chemical compounds that corals release into the seawater. The study found that the organic chemical compounds produced through metabolism -known as metabolites or exudates-vary significantly by coral species and…
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Shading corals during midday heat can limit bleaching
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Safe havens for coral reefs will disappear as oceans warm: study, News, Eco-Business
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Do the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen Damage Fragile Coral Reefs?
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Deep Sea Drone Discovers That Corals Do Produce Reactive Oxygen Species
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A new perspective: Chemical changes in water causes coral bleaching – UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Researchers discover potential 'anti-cancer' chemical in sea corals
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The Effects of Sunscreen on Coral Reefs – Debating Science