Research Keyword: marine biodiversity

Larval seedboxes: A modular and effective tool for scaling coral reef restoration

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Scientists developed a new tool called a larval seedbox to help restore damaged coral reefs. The device releases millions of young coral larvae onto degraded reef areas, allowing them to settle and grow across a much larger area than previous methods. In testing at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, the seedboxes successfully increased coral settlement by 24 times compared to natural levels, offering a practical solution for large-scale reef restoration.

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Bioactivity and chemical screening of endophytic fungi associated with seaweeds Gracilaria sp. and Sargassum sp. of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

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Researchers discovered several types of fungi living inside seaweed from Bangladesh’s Bay of Bengal coast. These fungi produce natural compounds that can fight bacteria, reduce harmful oxidative damage, and potentially kill cancer cells. The study identified specific chemical compounds responsible for these beneficial properties, suggesting these fungi could be useful sources for developing new medicines.

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Exploring Fungal Diversity in Marine Plastic (PET) Wastes and Seafoam in Udo Island, South Korea, with Reports of Two New Species

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Researchers collected fungi from plastic waste and seafoam on a South Korean island and identified 45 different types, including two completely new species never described before. These findings show that marine fungi are diverse and may help break down plastic or participate in ocean nutrient cycling. The study highlights how even seemingly temporary habitats like seafoam and pollution sources like plastic waste can harbor unique and important fungal communities.

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