Coral reefs are some of the Earth's most productive ecosystems, but you might've heard today they're under threat from seemingly every angle. Today we're looking into what exactly is causing these ...

Marine scientists tracked coral colonies in a remote area of the Great Barrier Reef and found that corals previously more resilient to bleaching suffered devastating and fatal bleaching during ...

Coral barrier reefs are notoriously beautiful due to their vibrant colors and majestic structures teeming with life. But while these important underwater havens provide a paradise for snorkelers and ...

January 21 - The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine species and a lifeline for more than a billion people ...

Researchers Use the Sounds of Healthy Coral Reefs to Encourage Growth of a New Species of Coral Larvae Oct. 23, 2024 — Healthy coral reefs echo with a chorus of grunts and purrs from fish ...

This has led to unprecedented mass coral bleaching events which – combined with growing local pressures – have made coral reefs one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. When conditions such as ...

Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas ...

Coral may bleach for other reasons, like extremely low tides, pollution, or too much sunlight. Why does coral bleaching matter? Coral bleaching matters because once these corals die, reefs rarely come ...

These tiny exoskeletons, replicated by countless coral polyps, serve as the building blocks for massive coral reefs that fringe coastlines around the world. Unfortunately, the survival of ...

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said the coral reefs, which were part of the Napaling dive site, were destroyed by irresponsible divers who stepped on the corals. “I am very disappointed in ...