There is no longer any shadow of a doubt about the impact of global warming on coral reefs. A rise of a few degrees in sea surface temperature induces the expulsion of essential microscopic algae ...

A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. While much media attention has ...

The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after ...

"Also looks like it made a nice little safe zone for the fish." ...

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems threatened by climate change and pollution. Coral bleaching occurs when stressed corals expel algae, turning them white. Great Barrier Reef had 5 mass bleaching events ...

Hyperspectral images taken from cameras on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are helping scientists survey the composition and health of coral reefs under the water. These images capture information ...

Just a few years ago, the lush coral reefs off Bali island were dying out, bleached by rising temperatures, blasted by dynamite fishing and poisoned by cyanide. Now they are coming back, thanks to an ...

The 400-year-old coral is more than 34 feet wide, but the living structure may be imperiled by human activities. Reading time 2 minutes Snorkelers swimming in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have ...

If you go down to the Mariana Islands today, you could be in for a big surprise. That is certainly the case for marine researchers from NOAA, as they’ve discovered the biggest Porites coral in the ...