Explore the wonders of the ocean in this video showcasing breathtaking underwater footage of marine life and unique ...

The hard version of coral polyps produces limestone that is used to form layer after layer of a rigid coral skeleton. Groups ...

Allard was intrigued to learn that scientists suspect the appendages are sensory organs that help the fish — called sea ...

The ocean is home to a stunning array of fish species, each boasting unique colors, patterns, and shapes. From the flamboyant ...

The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius of global ...

Massive sea urchin populations are destroying Hawaii's coral reefs faster than they can naturally rebuild themselves.

World Reef Awareness Day 2025 highlights the coral reef crisis and the urgent need for global conservation action.

Finding more heat-resistant coral species could be the key to staving off their extinction as ocean temperatures are expected ...

exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs. However, the Arabian Gulf hosts fewer fish species overall, indicating that only ...

“The hottest coral reefs in the world are an ideal natural ... This prevailing idea holds that warmer waters lead to smaller fish. Both species in this study did not follow that pattern, which ...

A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. While much media attention has ...

Some, even within the same species, recover faster—partly because ... even though it is in the sea,” Goulet says. “Many coral reef fish and other organisms are confined to the reef that ...