Day: 17 July 2025

The Secret Life of Viruses

A Coral Ark suspended off Vieques, Puerto Rico, teeming with life 12 months after deployment. Coral fragments have matured alongside encrusting algae, sponges, and reef fish — a living example of how midwater structures can foster healthier, viralized reef environments. ©Baer at el. 2025

The Secret Life of Viruses: How Microscopic Predators Could Save Coral Reefs At 25 feet below the surface, just off the coast of Vieques, Puerto Rico, something strange was happening. […]