Nam said the discovery was part of the initial research to recognize Ly Son Island as a global geo-park. Samples of the coral reefs have been sent for examination at international laboratories to establish their age and structure as well as scientific name. He said the province should enact s...
These scientific names provide unequivocal identification, crucial in scientific literature and conservation efforts. While these are not "English names" in the sense of common vernacular names, they are essential for precise communication. Moving beyond the individual polyp, we can consider the reef st...
Hard corals are known by the scientific name “scleractinians” and there are a number of different species. Some of the most popular species of hard coral for the reef tank are brain coral, daisy coral, bubble coral, staghorn coral, finger coral and horn coral. Brain corals are fairly ...
Total 692 species are described in the book, reef fishes and others. 西沙群岛多为珊瑚堆积而成的岛礁,拥有得天独厚的自然风光。西沙珊瑚礁属于典型的大洋型珊瑚礁,具有极其重要的经济价值和生态学功能,同时也是我国沿岸地区珊瑚礁生态系统的发源地,为沿岸珊瑚提供了重要的种质资源。本书是对西沙群岛及岛礁周边...
To date, most scientific investigations into the effects of ocean acidification on coral reefs have been related to the reefs' unique ability to produce voluminous amounts of calcium carbonate. It has been estimated that the main reef-building organisms, corals and calcifying macroalgae, will ...
so regional-to-global scale patterns of variability can be widely disseminated. A classification system for coral reef zones should try to integrate (1) decades of local scientific knowledge on coral reef systems, with the (2) global-scale information that is becoming more accessible from satellite...
Common Name: Staghorn corals Scientific Name: Acropora muricata Diet: Carnivore Group Name: Colony Size: Up to 20 inches long What is the staghorn coral? Like its name suggests, staghorn coral is a species of coral that looks a bit like the antlers of a male deer. Capable of growing into...
More towards the land, we come to the shallow water upon the inside of the reef, which has a particular name, derived from the Spanish or the Portuguese–it is called a “lagoon,” or lake. In this lagoon there is comparatively little living coral; the bottom of it is formed of coral...
The expanse of landscape and reef scape that traversesPalauhas captivated divers for decades, and as a nation, Palau stands out as a leader intraditional stewardship and ocean conservation.Palau serves as the backdrop for our story that follows solidified partnerships between a scientific group, a...
Dr. Jungle’s YouTube Channel – Reef Scientific name Family: AlcyoniidaeSpecies: Cladiella sp. Distribution / Background Leather Coral Information: The Cladiella genus, belong to the family Alcyoniidae, which are referred to as octocorals. There is no one person attributed to discovering the ...