Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...
Known as Mindoro’s “crown jewel,” the Apo Reef Natural Park (ARNP) is home to some of the world’s diverse fish species, ...
Here's what you need to know about visiting this beachy destination on St. John, including the top things to do and places to ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As ocean temperatures continue to soar, the world’s coral reefs ...
Coral reefs, some of the most stunningly beautiful marine ecosystems on Earth, are dying. Ninety percent of them will likely be gone by 2050 due to rising ocean temperatures and pollution. “But it’s ...
The words "coral reef" evoke a riot of color and life. But the ecosystem's disappearing. Now, new evidence points to an ally for the coral reef: a little creature called the sea cucumber. The words ...
The idea of constructing an island in the middle of the ocean is not new. Decades ago, cities like Miami and San Francisco reshaped their shallow wate.
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, ...
In a breakthrough study published this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers in the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) at the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa ...