Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" ...

Groundwater input to coral reefs directly affects water chemistry and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a new study led by University of Hawaiʻi (UH) at Mānoa ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract 1. Coral reefs underpin a range of ecosystem goods and services that contribute to the well-being of millions of people. However, tropical ...

A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing the mix of microbes in coral reef systems, which can be used to assess ecosystem health. A new study shows that ocean acidification is changing ...

Coral reefs are necessarily gorgeous in color and movement, but below the waves there is a similarly colorful world of sound.

Coral reefs worldwide are in major trouble. Their numbers have dwindled dramatically over time and today, they’re facing yet another mass bleaching event. But research has offered hope that human ...

The Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation chant) states that life began with the coral polyp and as more life was born, it became more and more complex. It is believed that coral is an akua, or deity, that may ...

An increasingly common way to keep tabs on coral reef health is by measuring microorganisms in the local seawater. Microbial-based coral reef monitoring is excellent at detecting nutrient and health ...

Wildfires, especially urban fires, rarely occur near reefs, scientists say. Scientists say they still don't understand the full extent of the damage the Maui wildfires did to the corals and marine ...

Did you know coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean but support 25% of marine species? This shows how vital these ...