Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs ...

Researchers used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity. This new satellite mapping ...

Just a few meters beneath the clear, blue waters of Okinawa, reef-building corals known as Scleractinia have quietly lived for centuries. Slowly, layer by layer, they have constructed intricate, rigid ...

For Dr. Jamaluddin Jompa, the ocean has never been simply a subject of scientific study. He was born in Takalar, a coastal region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and his connection with the sea was ...

The recent identification of the Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral located at Kadmat Island has brought international recognition to the marine biodiversity of India, with a focus on coral reefs.

From Ocean Health To Coastal Safety, Why Coral Reefs Are Vital For Life On Earth: Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the sea, and for good reason. Despite covering a small fraction ...

Rising sea temperatures mean reefs don’t have enough time to bounce back between intense heat waves, a new report warns. By Quinn Glabicki Coral reefs around the world, struggling as climate change ...

A new study shows stony coral tissue loss disease is causing drastic changes in the Caribbean's population of corals, which is sure to disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem and threaten marine ...

Recent surveys of Vietnam's coral reefs found that their biodiversity is much greater than previously thought, and identified many species never seen before in Vietnam. Recent surveys by WWF of coral ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The coral reef itself was exquisite. Growing about 3 miles offshore in 50 feet of ...

Coral reefs provide essential ecosystem services and livelihoods, particularly for small island nations like the Maldives. However, they are increasingly threatened by climate change and coastal ...