July 2017 PMID 28679724

Acclimatization of symbiotic corals to mesophotic light environments through wavelength transformation by fluorescent protein pigments.

Edward G Smith, Cecilia D'Angelo, Yoni Sharon, Dan Tchernov, Joerg Wiedenmann

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Several discussions illustrate the multifaceted reactions to the publication, such as the observation that coral reefs are exhibiting vibrant colors as a cry for help amidst stress. Phrases like 'this is wild' and references to the research being 'interesting' indicate a strong fascination, while comments about misconceptions show a desire to delve deeper into coral biology, suggesting both engagement and a perceived importance of the information.

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Most discussions reflect a general consensus that the research presented is intriguing and meaningful, albeit with some critiques noted.

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Participants display a high level of curiosity regarding the correlation between coral colors and their health.

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While some comments engage critically with the material, the depth of discussion varies, indicating some participants are more invested than others.

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Users acknowledge the significant implications of coral adaptability and stress, highlighting the urgency of addressing reef health.

Abstract in brief

  • Coral reefs' depth affects their light exposure, impacting their symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic organisms.
  • Photoconvertible red fluorescent proteins (pcRFPs) help corals adapt to low-light conditions by converting blue light into orange-red light for better light distribution among symbionts.
  • The presence of pcRFPs increases with depth, enhancing survival rates in deeper reefs and illustrating the role of these proteins in coral adaptation across varying light environments.

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SciShow
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Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re still not immune to the effects of humans. https://t.co/q6hr5K5mWi https://t.co/Zp5VRXIKYp

Jan 21, 2021 · 31 likes · 6 shares · 115,490 followers View post →
SciShow
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Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out. https://t.co/qkVoMRSoiE https://t.co/Tvhqd3ngXm

May 6, 2021 · 25 likes · 8 shares · 115,490 followers View post →
Christine Dell'Amore
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@DevinReese7, @NerdyChristie, and the @SciShow team also won an honorable mention for their video “The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful,” published by the SciShow channel. https://t.co/vktukVY0Qf

Apr 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,874 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
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The Coral Reefs in the Dark Depths of the Sea https://t.co/i417qWbfP0 via @YouTube

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 like · 3,226 followers View post →
Teddy Brukfoot
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https://t.co/F2ftxuHEVg @ChaunieG @orangeone_rac @wildchildkb @jjapanda @Chubby421 looks like Mendes left off some stuff from our class notes

Jun 7, 2021 · 1 like · 342 followers View post →
Charlotte Tracey
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@gaileyfrey I'm not an expert, but SciShow has a video about some interesting deep sea reefs that might be useful, I just watched it yesterday. https://t.co/gc0e7XKwYm

Mar 24, 2021 · 1 like · 335 followers View post →

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Coral Reefs: Adaptations to Deep Light Environments

Coral reefs are vital to our ecosystem, and their depth affects light exposure, impacting their symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic organisms. This video explores how photoconvertible red fluorescent proteins…

SciShow · Jan 21, 2021 503,736 views
Christie Wilcox
@NerdyChristie · X

RT @cdellamore: @DevinReese7, @NerdyChristie, and the @SciShow team also won an honorable mention for their video “The Stressful Reasons Co…

Apr 20, 2022 · 1 share · 17,911 followers View post →
Christine Dell'Amore
@cdellamore · X

@DevinReese7, @NerdyChristie, and the @SciShow team also won an honorable mention for their video “The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful,” published by the SciShow channel. https://t.co/vktukVY0Qf

Apr 20, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 6,874 followers View post →
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@AnikaMolesworth Hello. There is So Much We Got Wrong about Corals... https://t.co/p5aFlWnGMI OK, bye.

Apr 11, 2022 · 1 like · 225 followers View post →
Teddy Brukfoot
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https://t.co/F2ftxuHEVg @ChaunieG @orangeone_rac @wildchildkb @jjapanda @Chubby421 looks like Mendes left off some stuff from our class notes

Jun 7, 2021 · 1 like · 342 followers View post →
Alienígena do Futuro | Daniel |
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The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful https://t.co/MrLGDqqBmf

May 13, 2021 · 1,080 followers View post →
iscab.saptocondro
@saptocondro · X

Corals and colors, https://t.co/6TFV0bNRNi stress, terpisah dari alga https://t.co/YLavIi4aRi

May 8, 2021 · 575 followers View post →
Falling Forward Is Still Progress
@Gyrrakavian · X

RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 8, 2021 · 8 shares · 41 followers View post →
SCREENCHART!
@Screenchart · X

RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 300 followers View post →
Diane Klimek
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RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 60 followers View post →
Craig
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RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 189 followers View post →
thirteen iron (@13iron.bsky.social)
@13ironz · X

RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 103 followers View post →
William Wallace
@bill14051 · X

RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 336 followers View post →
Tricia Hozie
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RT @SciShow: Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out…

May 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,320 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Scientists have found Coral reefs in new, dazzling colors, but unfortunately this is a warning that the reefs are stressed out. https://t.co/qkVoMRSoiE https://t.co/Tvhqd3ngXm

May 6, 2021 · 25 likes · 8 shares · 115,490 followers View post →
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May 5, 2021 · 1 share · 14 followers View post →
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Devin Reese
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May 5, 2021 · 51 followers View post →
Cecile Braconnier
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The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful https://t.co/fuU1G6HY3a via @YouTube

May 5, 2021 · 740 followers View post →
Corine
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The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful https://t.co/fd2AajA75x via @YouTube

May 5, 2021 · 425 followers View post →
Danny
@DNAlienPrime · X

So @SciShow is telling us that coral bleaching happens when the coral becomes lonely and depressed and expresses itself with flamboyant colors? Like this? https://t.co/JzaIjVm4wT https://t.co/ZuY475aT7d

May 5, 2021 · 312 followers View post →
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May 4, 2021 · 117 followers View post →
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The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful https://t.co/5PGsy0IELw via @YouTube

May 4, 2021 · 719 followers View post →
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This is fucking wild @SciShow https://t.co/LX1aX89iAL

May 4, 2021 · 310 followers View post →
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May 4, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: The Stressful Reasons Corals Are Becoming More Colorful https://t.co/PVUk9FFm0e

May 4, 2021 · 83 followers View post →
Charlotte Tracey
@ctraceywrites · X

@gaileyfrey I'm not an expert, but SciShow has a video about some interesting deep sea reefs that might be useful, I just watched it yesterday. https://t.co/gc0e7XKwYm

Mar 24, 2021 · 1 like · 335 followers View post →
Elise Larsson
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There is So Much We Got Wrong about Corals... https://t.co/ooDWI8YUmP via @YouTube

Feb 20, 2021 · 240 followers View post →
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There is So Much We Got Wrong about Corals... https://t.co/Rb8AUnUvQu via @YouTube

Feb 20, 2021 · 31 followers View post →
LethaLeeFox
@LethaLeeFox2 · X

@GeologyNick @kathywilliams76 Corals... different structures, different kinds of rock production by depth of reef? https://t.co/oH4tFj3owf

Jan 30, 2021 · 83 followers View post →
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For today's #filmfriday, take a deep dive and learn more about some of our favorite #deepsea critters - corals! Video courtesy of @SciShow https://t.co/0S5M2j0fHz https://t.co/q3GkoFCDpz

Jan 29, 2021 · 1,722 followers View post →
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Liked on YouTube: There is So Much We Got Wrong about Corals... https://t.co/oVphvXCBhi

Jan 25, 2021 · 34 followers View post →
Kevin Matthews
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Deep Sea Coral Reefs https://t.co/rLuh5s2wQC https://t.co/CqvehoZmAM

Jan 23, 2021 · 39 followers View post →
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RT @SciShow: Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re st…

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The Coral Reefs in the Dark Depths of the Sea https://t.co/18MlyrxEQh vía @YouTube

Jan 22, 2021 · 156 followers View post →
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Jan 22, 2021 · 383 followers View post →
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Legacy of Lore
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William Wallace
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RT @SciShow: Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re st…

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RT @SciShow: Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re st…

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RT @SciShow: Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re st…

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SciShow
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Coral reefs aren’t all near the ocean’s surface, they can be found as deep as 8,000 meters! But as far as they are, they’re still not immune to the effects of humans. https://t.co/q6hr5K5mWi https://t.co/Zp5VRXIKYp

Jan 21, 2021 · 31 likes · 6 shares · 115,490 followers View post →
Charles Ikenna
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The Coral Reefs in the Dark Depths of the Sea https://t.co/i417qWbfP0 via @YouTube

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Johannes Lüke
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New video by SciShow: The Coral Reefs in the Dark Depths of the Sea https://t.co/3gvGm8KoJz

Jan 20, 2021 · 83 followers View post →
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