This coral reef has given scientists hope for years ... a messy tapestry of colorful corals and sea sponges home to all kinds ...

The spiky creatures - with defensive spines ... killed off up to 99% of a closely related species of sea urchin. A thriving coral reef turned into an algae field. They say the effects in the ...

Juvenile black, white, and yellow-striped Bluehead wrasse fish dart in and out of a dead colony of pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus ...

Discover the hidden beauty of the world's most stunning corral reefs, from vibrant marine life to amazing underwater ...

complex and living ecosystems that are often called the rainforests of the sea. Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide life and habitats for an array of plants and animals. The underwater ...

Helen Reef, in Palau, has its own dedicated guard force, deterring poachers and protecting its incredible variety of life.

“The soft corals were just decomposing—animals ... of losing coral reefs are catastrophic for the oceans. There’s a reason scientists describe reefs as the rainforests of the sea.

Coral reefs may only cover 0.2% of the seafloor ... One promising innovation involves sound. Fish and other sea creatures living on reefs make a vast range of noises, like chattering, cracking ...

About one-quarter of the ocean’s fish depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. Many sea creatures also rear their young within coral reefs. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef alone contains ...

Zannier Bãi San Hô in Phu Yen joined forces with the SASA Marine Animals Rescue Centre for the protection and restoration of ...

As ocean temperatures rise, coral reefs face increased bleaching risks. Scientists are exploring innovative solutions, ...