Hawaii's once vibrant coral reefs are succumbing to bleaching, turning a stark white as rising ocean temperatures and tourist-borne chemicals wreak havoc on these crucial marine ecosystems. Coral ...

Coral reefs are known for their vibrant, rainbow-hued colors. They are vital to 25% of ocean life, even though they only make up less than 1% of the planet’s surface. They provide food and shelter for ...

Known as Mindoro’s “crown jewel,” the Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP) is home to some of the world’s diverse fish species, ...

Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab headlines, a new essay in Current Biology reveals a hidden ...

While neighboring wild reefs experienced bleaching rates as high as 80%, Dr. Nazurally's reefs experienced just as much in ...

Coral reefs lose color when warming seas expel algae. Learn why this matters for marine life and coastal communities.

The coral fragment from the seafloor off the coast of the resort Siyam World Maldives in the Noonu Atoll had a stark contrast. One inch of the coral’s light brown tips was bumpy with living polyps, ...

Australia is doing absolutely everything to protect its most iconic ecosystem — except, perhaps, the one thing that really ...

How coral populations expand into new areas and sustain themselves over time is limited by the scope of modern observations. Going back thousands of years, a study provides geological insights into ...

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The turquoise water of Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand. Banana Beach was recently named the best beach in Asia in TripAdvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards. It's just a 15-minute boat ride from Phuket, ...

The Caribbean Sea is often associated with crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and post-card perfect beaches. But ...