Coral larvae movement is paused in reaction to darkness

Light is essential for the growth of reef-building corals. This is because corals grow by using the photosynthetic products of the algae living inside their cells as a source of nutrients. Therefore, the light environment of coral habitats are important for their survival.

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Quantitative study of the behavior of two broadcast spawners, the sea urchins Strongylocentrotus intermedius and Mesocentrotus nudus, during mass spawning events in situ [PeerJ]

A conceptual diagram showing possible coral settlement behaviour and

Coloring Microscopic Coral Larvae to Aid Tracking for Conservation and Reef Restoration, Coastal

Study finds plankton use UV light sensors to detect pressure

For coral larvae, green means stop, red means go

Coral larvae swim more slowly in dim light

Ciliary flows in corals ventilate target areas of high photosynthetic oxygen production - ScienceDirect

Reefscapers Diary 2020 - coral propagation in the Maldives

Coral Larvae Move toward Reef Sounds

Light pollution at night severely disrupts the reproductive cycle

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Coral spawning: Scientists try to capture sperm and eggs of endangered reef species.

Linking differences in microbial network structure with changes in coral larval settlement

Coral reef restoration projects are not a long-term solution to biodiversity loss