Hundreds of Molecules Explain the “Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs

Takeaways:

• The chemoreceptor cells in corals can detect gaseous molecules that are floating around in the water – it’s the way they can taste and smell.
• Studies have shown that damaged corals might emit chemicals which can drive away young corals and fish, which will lessen the likelihood that future marine migrants will settle down on these reefs.
• This “cocktail of chemicals” will be able to help researchers clue into unseen stresses of the reefs and help them diagnose the health of the reef.

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