Inspired by a trip to the dentist, a researcher presents a new method for monitoring coral size and growth that reduces surveying time by 99%. Inspired by a trip to the dentist, Dr Kate Quigley ...

Coral reefs are complex ecosystems, a jumble of microhabitats created by corals and the substrate beneath them: holes, areas that are smooth or rough, regions with steep or shallow slopes. Where do ...

Known as 3D CoraPrint, the process begins with a 3D scan being performed on a natural coral skeleton. From there, either of two printing methods can be used. In one scenario, the resulting 3D computer ...

image: The world's coral reefs are becoming extinct due to many factors such as global warming and accelerated urbanization in coastal areas, which places tremendous stress on marine life. In a paper ...

Inspired by a trip to the dentist, Dr Kate Quigley presents a new method for monitoring coral size and growth that reduces surveying time by 99%. The methodology and findings are published in the ...