Recent research shows that corals are attracted to a particular light while moving. This preference was noted by experts in specimens collected from the coast of Cairns, Australia, stated CNN.

Time-lapse video shows how a mushroom coral polyp pulses and inflates, flinging its soft body into micro-hops to slowly move itself to a new location.

As record ocean heat threatens corals off Florida and across the globe, conservationists are shifting their strategy Share Comment Add to your saved stories Save Warning: This graphic requires ...