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Reefs That Protect

September 9, 2024 Jonathon Hakimian

Hey! Where’s the beef in that coral reef? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Coral reefs are colorful ecosystems filled with life on the shallow surfaces of the ocean. But can they do more than provide a habitat for fish? Mohommad Ghiasian and team explored

Reef Song

August 23, 2022 Sarah Ruttenberg

Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Sebastian the crab – from The Little Mermaid – wasn’t wrong. But did he really think Ariel could be convinced with a song? Well, maybe she should have been…

Coral Clinics

August 2, 2022 Claire Freimark

Does coral serve a PORPOISE for dolphins? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. When you get sick, you probably go to the doctor. But how do sea creatures treat their ailments? Enter Gertrud Morlock from Justus Liebig University of Giessen and team. They dove into

Undercover Reefs

July 28, 2022 Tiffany Raber

Coral reefs are beautiful… but are they also a good place to eat? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Coral reefs act as grocery stores for marine life. The reef’s lacy structures allow local coral, fish, and invertebrates to exchange resources. But climate change is

Sea-ing Spots

September 16, 2019 Maureen Purcell

Worried about climate change? Look at the bright spots! Literally! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. As climate changes, so do our coral reefs. For the worse! Let’s REEF-lect on what we can do. Meet Joshua Cinner of Australia’s James Cook University and his international

Coral Conundrum

October 1, 2018 Kellen Kartub

An up close image of coral underwater. The coral in the foreground is bleached white while the coral in the background is brown. Small fish swim in the background.

Could fun in the sun – mean grief in the reef? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. The sun’s ultraviolet rays cause suntans, sunburns… and an increased risk of skin cancer. Sunscreen protects our skin by using chemicals like oxybenzone to absorb harmful U-V rays.