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How Coral Reefs Work
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Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea, home to many, many marine fish species. Learn more coral reef facts and see coral reef photos and maps.
Coral Snakes: Brightly Banded and Highly Venomous
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Coral snake species are found all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks at these highly venomous reptiles.
It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs
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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.
What If All the Coral Reefs Disappeared?
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Coral reefs are pretty cool. More than just snorkeling destinations, they shelter tons of marine life — creatures many of us depend on for food and medicine. So what would happen if the coral reefs disappeared? Here's a hint: It isn't good.
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.
Hawaii Proposes Ban on Certain Sunscreens to Save Coral Reefs
Scientists have found that chemicals in some sunscreens can cause coral bleaching, prompting the Hawaii state legislature to propose an exhaustive ban on them.
The Ultimate Great Barrier Reef Quiz
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The Great Barrier Reef, situated along the northeastern coast of Australia, is a marine ecosystem unrivaled by any other in the world. Renowned for its natural, unchanged beauty, it is visited by millions of tourists every year. Take this quiz to learn more about this natural aquatic wonderland.
Milk Snakes: Colored for Danger, but Totally Harmless (and Non-dairy!)
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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.
This Organism Is Part Plant and Part Animal
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This single-celled creature harnesses algae for energy. HowStuffWorks looks at this strange symbiosis.
What Do You Know About the Naval Battles of WWII?
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By the time it ended, World War II involved nearly every country on Earth … and the conflict included many epic sea battles. In harbors and on the open ocean, destroyers, carriers and battleships fought to the death. How much do you know about WWII's famous navy battles?