It's no secret that Florida's iconic coral reefs are in trouble. Repeated body blows from hurricanes, pollution, disease, ...

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 ...

Black coral, scientifically known as Antipathella fiordensis, is vital for marine ecosystems. Despite its name, the coral appears white because only its skeleton is black. Large corals like the one ...

The Global Ocean Treaty, dubbed one of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation in decades, will officially ...

Climate change is driving a global boom in desalination as regions turn to the sea for drinking water. Desalination plants, ...

In January 2013, the USS Guardian — a $212 million Navy minesweeper — ran aground on a protected reef in the Philippines. The crew ignored visual warnings, trusted faulty digital charts, and tore ...

A centuries-old pirate shipwreck discovered off Madagascar’s coast may hold treasure worth $138 million, revealing new ...

"We need to start reducing emissions globally by 5% per year," Rockstrom said. "It's our last chance. And exactly at that ...

Mumbai: Sun, surf and winding coastal roads have long defined the Mumbai–Goa journey. Soon, the iconic route through the ...