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 ...

Investing in natural infrastructure by restoring coral reefs in Florida and Puerto Rico can save millions of dollars by ...

scientists continue to work to understand the intricacies and nature of facilitative interactions in coral reef communities (e.g., Cheney & Cote 2005).

The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine ...

The scientific research project, published by the United States Geological Survey, claims corals could be the key to ...

New study shows that restoring coral reefs as an alternative to building artificial breakwaters and bulkheads could reduce ...

KEY LARGO — Jim Brittsan, founder of Sustainable Oceans and Reefs (SOAR), will speak on “Offshore Reef Grazer Nursery to Aid in Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration” during the next free Delicate ...

Mangroves: Coastal Guardians and Carbon Warriors Imagine a silent fighter living on the edges of our coastlines. Mangroves, ...

There are growing concerns about the worldwide expansion of coral reef destruction. Research team: “This is an extremely ...

“Our modeling is a major advance in characterizing the effectiveness of nature-based infrastructure for coastal protection. The approach can also be applied to other ecosystems, such as beaches, ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities, according to new research using novel underwater infrared ...

More information: Curt D. Storlazzi et al, Hybrid coral reef restoration can be a cost-effective nature-based solution to provide protection to vulnerable coastal populations, Science Advances (2025).