Originally identified as Montipora meandrina, with note of accompanying Porites lutea. Later incorrectly updated to Montipora digata Correct dientification for Montipora portion of this specimen is ...

The study also discovered alterations in the skeletal structure of Porites lutea found in mangrove lagoons, and the corals showed increased porosity and reduced density, potentially compromising ...

The study primarily focuses on the reef-building coral species Porites lutea which UTS researchers have previously discovered thrives in both mangrove and reef sites.

The study primarily focuses on the reef-building coral species Porites lutea which UTS researchers have previously discovered thrives in both mangrove and reef sites.

Staghorn coral (Acropora spp) were found to be the most affected, followed by Porites rus, blue coral (Heliopora sp), and boulder coral (Porites lutea).

Ba/Ca and Sr/Ca were measured in three Porites lutea coral cores, showing distinct seasonal cycles primarily influenced by SST, with infrequent spikes in Ba/Ca due to Ba deposition during dust storms ...

image: Reef with stony coral colony (Porites lutea) in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand. view more Credit: (Niphon Phongsuwan, Phuket Marine Biological Center) Coral reefs are not ...

What explains the difference in responses? In order to find out, the researchers took a closer look at the complex relationship between the stony coral Porites lutea and its green neighbours.