The nooks and crannies of an underwater coral reef aren't just easy on the eyes. New research shows the complex shape of reefs is intentional.
Joshua Madin is a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi's Institute of Marine Biology and the author of a new study that focuses on the geometric blueprint of coral reefs.
He found that corals' structure increases a reef's chances of survival, which is key to Hawaiʻi's marine environment. The Conversation spoke with Madin about the research.
This story aired on The Conversation on Feb. 26, 2026. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
