The Reef's Secret Clock

Coral reefs are secretly running a microbial daycare center beneath the waves. They control the

daily schedules of billions of microbes floating in the surrounding water. Every morning,

corals release chemical signals that wake up certain bacteria while silencing others. This invisible conductor

orchestrates a symphony of microbes that process nutrients and clean water. By evening,

they reshuffle the active microbes, acting as living clocks for the ocean.