Advanced Science
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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The future of corals – what X-rays can tell us
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
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Stony corals in the Red Sea are rich ecosystems, hosting various fish and other marine organisms. The reef is formed by countless coral animals (polyps). The corals live symbiotically with certain algae, which give them their vibrant colour. Credit: Tali Mass
Tali Mass is an experienced diver. Here she is securing the nets to collect planula larvae after the corals have spawned. Credit: Hagai Nativ
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
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
Article Information
Journal
Advanced Science
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.
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Contact Information
Antonia Roetger
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
antonia.roetger@helmholtz-berlin.de
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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
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"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.