It's no secret that Florida's iconic coral reefs are in trouble.

Around the world, coral reefs are under threat from rising ocean temperatures, deteriorating water conditions, and diseases ...

Fort Lauderdale gets plenty of tourist love for its sunny beaches, but it ought to be famous for something else: It is home ...

Marine biologists have been struggling to save Florida’s corals as climate change and pollution have decimated reefs in recent decades. One solution just might come from a rough coral neighborhood in ...

MIAMI — When Andrew Baker looks out at the vacant lot next to his office on Virginia Key, he doesn’t see the trees or grass that are there now. He sees a factory of the future. One story tall, roughly ...

Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection. To restore these vital underwater structures, the University ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Our beloved coral reefs face serious threats. From disease to widespread bleaching driven by increasing ocean temperatures, scientists warn that without urgent ...

A form of coral known as the "bent sea rod" experiencing bleaching off Florida's coast in 2014. Credit: US Geological Survey Scientists in Australia have observed unprecedented coral bleaching across ...