Author

Hala Khoury

Hala Khoury is a marine biologist at a coastal marine laboratory near Salem, Oregon. She examines community structure among marine invertebrates and cold-water corals, monitoring population shifts across intertidal and subtidal habitats. Khoury holds a master’s degree in marine science and contributes articles on ocean ecology to Biology Insights.

Riftia Pachyptila: Survival Strategies in Hydrothermal Vents
Vibrant Coral Images & The Biology Behind Them
The Lionfish Invasion: Impacts and Management Efforts
What Would Happen If Whale Sharks Went Extinct?
How Are Corals Similar to Humans?
How Do Sponges Obtain Food and Oxygen and Dispose of Wastes?
How Does Carbon Dioxide Affect Sea Urchins?
How Hard Is Coral? Measuring Its Physical Strength
What Do All Echinoderms Have in Common?
At What Taxonomic Level Does Coral Collapse Cause Extinction?
How does water clarity affect sea urchins?
What Causes Sea Star Wasting Disease?
Do Barnacles Feel Pain? The Science of Sensation
Are Sea Stars Fish? The Biological Differences
How Sensitive to Changes in Water Temperature Are Coral Reefs?
The Ecological Importance of Coral Reef Sponges
The Ecological Roles of Marine Nematodes
What Is Coral Health and Why Is It So Important?
What Are Coral-Eating Fish and How Do They Impact Reefs?
How Weather Patterns Affect Coral Reef Health
Why Coral Reef Water Flow is Critical for Survival
Mnemiopsis leidyi: Biology, Evolution, and Impact
Conserving Marlin: Species, Habitats, Behaviors, and Strategies