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 ...

USGS study finds preserving reef hot spots near Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offers high returns by reducing storm surge and supporting tourism, resilience.

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 ...

Overfished coral reefs are producing far less food than they could. Researchers found that letting reef fish populations recover could boost sustainable fish yields by nearly 50%, creating millions of ...

In 2024 we emitted more greenhouse gases into our atmosphere in a single year than any year before it. The increase from 2023 was small—0.8 percent—but still, global emissions continue to rise, ...

ABSTRACT: This study is an ecological assessment of the Porifera on 22 stations in Martinique (Lesser Antilles). We used the quadrat method and counted each species present in a 32 m2 area. Abiotic ...

Response to the stony coral tissue loss disease in May 2023 led several coral reef and environmental stakeholders to merge their efforts. The Monroe County Extension Service co-leads Florida’s Coral ...

SAN DIEGO — Cliff Kapono, a professional surfer with a PhD in chemistry, is leveraging his dual expertise to address a critical gap in ocean conservation: the world's coral reefs remain largely ...

A professional surfer, who is also a scientist, is teaming up with a nonprofit to map coral reefs around the world. Judge Delivers Final Blow to Trump Case After his first day at daycare, golden ...

For centuries we’ve treated coral reefs as nature’s busy marketplaces: dazzling, dense hubs of biodiversity. A new study argues they’ve also been Earth’s metronome, setting the pace of carbon cycling ...

The extent of coral reefs worldwide has played a key role in Earth’s climate in the past 250 million years – but not in the way you might expect. Coral reefs are net producers of carbon dioxide ...