It depicts a goby resting on a sea whip, a type of soft coral. Sea whips can grow to two feet in total height, making this a ...

A German-American research team has discovered two remarkable species of bacteria in the tissue of two deep-sea corals from ...

Scientists uncover unique bacteria within Gulf of Mexico's coral reefs, revealing insights into coral survival in the ocean’s ...

Along Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, curious visitors can witness an innovative new coral restoration project and help ...

The back reef includes the shallow lagoon between the shore and coral reef. This habitat includes small patches of corals, sea grass beds, and sand plains. The back reef is often warmer because of ...

Because the fish are used to human presence, many visitors also liked getting such a close-up view of the sea life – though others found this a bit unnatural. To reach the Coral Gardens ...

The UNCDF warned that this fourth mass bleaching event is a serious threat to ecosystems that support 25 percent of marine life and nearly a billion people worldwide. Sudden increases in water ...

It tells of a time 125,000 years ago, when a modest increase in Earth’s temperatures caused ice sheets to melt and global sea levels to surge. The height of the coral — which can grow only ...

The consequences of losing coral reefs are catastrophic for the oceans. There’s a reason scientists describe reefs as the rainforests of the sea. Reefs occupy just 1% of the world’s marine ...

Heat stress also remains high in the Caribbean and South China Sea. In response to the bleaching record, scientists have called a special emergency session on coral reefs to be held at the ...

Unlike many ... Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish Stocks on Coral Reefs Oct. 7, 2024 — New research shows that international ...