These algae live in coral polyps, providing coral with its bright color. The zooxanthellae photosynthesize ... use local people using locally sourced materials to provide the potential for ...

In the reef-building "hard corals", the polyps sit in a carbonate coral skeleton, which over time builds the fabric of the reef. Coral reefs are like cities under the sea. The structure of the ...

Scientists have found a new way to fight climate change—by turning carbon dioxide (CO₂) into strong, fire-resistant building ...