Incredibly, the British government, which owns the islands, is trying to give them to Mauritius and then lease them back, in defiance of the advice of both British and American generals. One of the ...

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they are essential for food supply, culture and recreation and coastal ...

The Indonesian archipelago did not emerge as a nation through roads or borders. It took shape along water. For more than two ...

Pack your suitcase, open up that dusty atlas and prepare to take a trip around the world with these place names for girls!

After pulling my kayak ashore, I walked along the empty beach for an hour, collecting shells and fragments of red coral. I ...

Coral reefs are known for their color, fish, and complex shapes. What often goes unnoticed is the quiet, constant work happening in the water just above them. New research shows that reefs do more ...

Join us for a 4-day, 3-night liveaboard adventure in Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia. Explore stunning locations including ...

The 'Coral Adventurer' ran aground on Saturday, Dec. 27, with more than 120 people on board Alamy An Australian cruise ship sailing off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea ran aground over the ...

A luxury expedition vessel has struck a coral reef off Papua New Guinea’s coast in the latest setback for the troubled cruise operator, still reeling from a passenger’s tragic death. The Coral ...