Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) report in PNAS NEXUS an unusual ecosystem below the third largest coral reef ...

The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ...

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo ...

US Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawai‘i) reintroduced legislation on Monday aimed at protecting the world’s coral reef ecosystems by ...

Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, covering less than one percent of the ocean floor, but containing a quarter of all marine life. However ...

Taking a global perspective to find a sustainable future for coral reef and island ecosystems Palau and other Pacific states have abundant coral ecosystems and some of the world’s richest biodiversity ...