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The future of corals – what X-rays can tell us

11.12.25 | Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

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Advanced Science

10.1002/advs.202508585

Experimental study

Animal tissue samples

4D Insights into Coral Biomineralization: Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Early Skeleton Development of a Stony Coral.

19-Sep-2025

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Tali, diving
Tali Mass is an experienced diver. Here she is securing the nets to collect planula larvae after the corals have spawned. Credit: Hagai Nativ
Cross-sections of a 3D tomogram of a coral skeleton reveal clear differences between the structure under normal conditions (left) and in a more acidic environment (right), as is expected in 2100 without climate protection measures. Credit: Advanced Science (2025), DOI: 10.1002/advs.202508585
Tomography
The tomographic reconstruction shows the 3D architecture of RADs (red/yellow) and TDs (semi-transparent gray) in coral primary polyps grown under normal (pH 8.2, left picture) and conditions of severe ocean acidification(pH 7.6, right picture). Credit: Advanced Science (2025), DOI: 10.1002/advs.202508585
Tomo-magnified
Magnified views reveal a change in distribution of RADs between the different pH conditions, today (left) and in a possible RCP8.5 szenario (right). Credit: Advanced Science (2025), DOI: 10.1002/advs.202508585

Keywords

Coral Calcification Coral Reefs Reef Building Corals

Article Information

Journal
Advanced Science
DOI
10.1002/advs.202508585
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Animal tissue samples
Article Publication Date
2025-09-19
Article Title
4D Insights into Coral Biomineralization: Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Early Skeleton Development of a Stony Coral.
COI Statement
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Contact Information

Antonia Roetger
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
antonia.roetger@helmholtz-berlin.de

Source

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https://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/news_seite?nid=31846&sprache=en&seitenid=1

How to Cite This Article

APA:
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie. (2025, November 12). The future of corals – what X-rays can tell us. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8OMW5721/the-future-of-corals-what-x-rays-can-tell-us.html
MLA:
"The future of corals – what X-rays can tell us." Brightsurf News, Nov. 12 2025, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/8OMW5721/the-future-of-corals-what-x-rays-can-tell-us.html.