On the Caribbean island of Bonaire, visitors not only witness the beauty of the reefs but can also help improve their health. Courtesy of Tourism Corporation Bonaire Bonaire in the Caribbean sea ...

And at this particular moment, coral reefs in the Caribbean need all the urchins they can get. Long-spined sea urchins (Diadema antillarum) play a vital role in Caribbean coral ecosystems.

Last year, sea urchins in the Caribbean started getting sick — shedding their spines, dying off and throwing reef ecosystems into chaos. Now, scientists think they’ve caught the killer in this ...

Spanning just 1.5 square miles and home to only 300 residents, this secluded island offers upscale stays, vibrant reefs, and ...

Sint Eustatius, also known as Statia, is a small but gorgeous Caribbean island, that's been called the "Pompeii of the New ...

Caribbean Coral Reefs in Danger The coral reefs in the Caribbean, known for their stunning biodiversity and vibrant underwater landscapes, are under immense stress due to soaring sea temperatures.

In December 2019, NOAA launched the Mission Iconic Reefs program, with a goal of bringing the coral cover at seven iconic reefs to roughly 25% by 2035. What can Caribbean king crabs do to help?

New scientific study reveals the crucial role of herbivorous fishes and sea urchins in restoring Caribbean coral reefs Date: November 15, 2023 Source: PeerJ Summary: A new study presents crucial ...

In the 18 years I’ve studied reefs in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean, coral populations have continued to decline such that they can no longer recover naturally; I worry that even those few ...

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals a surprising discovery in the fight against one of the ...

Sea urchins in Israel's Gulf of Eilat have been dying off at an alarming rate, researchers announced Wednesday — a development that threatens the Red Sea’s prized coral reef ecosystems.