Phrases with «brain coral»

The phrase "brain coral" refers to a type of coral that has a unique shape resembling the folds and grooves of a brain. Full definition

Sentences with «brain coral»

  • The highlights of this trip are the mountains of brain coral, which grow up to 20 feet. (monkeybusinesstours.com)
  • There are more than 25 dive sites in the Speyside area, including some of the most beautiful coral gardens the island has to offer and the largest brain coral in the Caribbean, which measures 12 feet high and 16 feet across. (caradonna.com)
  • Laboratory studies have examined the effects of ocean acidification on many types of corals and coralline algae, revealing a range of responses from a 3 % to 60 % decline in calcification rate for a doubling of atmospheric CO2.ref A recent study of brain corals in Bermuda found that calcification rates have declined by 25 % over the past 50 years and ocean acidification is a likely contributing factor. (reefresilience.org)
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