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Autonomous underwater robot discovers hidden coral reef “hotspots”
New underwater robot combines audio and visual data to identify areas of high biological activity, opening new possibilities in coral…
Seawater microbes offer new, non-invasive way to detect coral disease
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands have discovered that microorganisms in seawater…
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Underwater ‘reef music’ could help in coral restoration
Few ecosystems are struggling more than coral reefs. They’re facing a variety of threats like warmer temperatures, pollution and overfishing….
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- Autonomous underwater robot discovers hidden coral reef “hotspots”May 13, 2026
- WHOI scientist joins global Tara Coral expedition to unlock secrets of climate-resilient reefsMar 2, 2026
- Seawater microbes offer new, non-invasive way to detect coral disease, WHOI-led study findsJan 20, 2026
- Seawater microbes are a powerful tool for diagnosing coral reef health and strengthening conservation efforts, according to new paperMay 16, 2025
- ‘Fishial’ recognition: Neural network identifies coral reef soundsMar 11, 2025
- New study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yieldsDec 19, 2024
- Ship-mounted camera systems increase protections for marine mammalsOct 15, 2024
- New funding will boost vital reef restoration workOct 2, 2024
A Coral Reef Kickstart
WHOI’s Reef Solutions Initiative takes a multi-disciplinary approach to investigate solutions for ailing coral reefs. Read more.
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Field Trip to St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Members of the WARP Lab and several others on the Reef Solutions Initiative team traveled to the U.S. Virgin Islands…
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