"Fundamental to understanding how to sustain reefs in the future." Researcher discovers rare ocean phenomenon serving as ...

A towering coral reef has emerged from the depths of Australia’s northern waters, reshaping what scientists thought they knew ...

Coral bleaching isn’t just an ocean crisis. Here’s how the global event endangers food security, local jobs—and the land ...

Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does their damage cause such concern and outrage? What drives people to go to great ...

Unprecedented ocean temperatures are triggering mass coral bleaching events across the world. This year, the world's third-largest barrier reef, in Florida, is being hit hard.

The race to save Florida’s coral reef from hot ocean waters Coral reef nurseries are being moved to deeper waters—or back into giant tanks on land.

Largest deep-sea coral reef: How it was discovered The reef is too deep to explore by scuba diving, and that's why the mapping was done using 31 multi-beam sonars, according to the news release.

As Lindsay Beriault dove into the waters of Florida Keys, she was eager to adore the ocean's coral reef. When she opened her eyes, her emotions shifted from wonder to sorrow and grief.

Experts say coral reefs are a significant part of the oceanic ecosystem. They occupy less than 1% of the ocean worldwide but provide food and shelter to nearly 25 percent of sea life.

Researchers are recording ocean temperatures that pose severe risks to coral reefs and other marine life. Sea Surface Temperature on July 10, 2023 82°F 84° 86° 88° 90° Florida’s coral reefs ...

There's little that separates the ocean from the 2,200 burned buildings in Lahaina. Officials are working to block runoff that could harm the coral reefs offshore.

Scientists around the world have been working for years to address the decline of coral reef populations. But some South Florida scientists may have found a solution.