Coral reefs are often described in scientific terms: ecosystems rich in biodiversity, natural storm barriers, and sources of food and income. Yet for many scientists, the path into reef research did ...

A new study reveals that more than half of the world's coral reefs are bleached because of ocean warming, with 15% ...

Coral reefs, worth an estimated $9.8 trillion a year to humanity, are in far worse shape than previously realized. A massive ...

Divers are essentially tourists who love coral reefs and invest a lot of time and effort to watch them. Unfortunately, divers also cause damage to corals, often unintentionally, through disturbing and ...

Human activity has lessened the resilience of modern coral reefs by restricting the food-fueled energy flow that moves ...

As carbon emissions continue to be pumped into the atmosphere at record levels, it will be critical to recapture and sequester as much of these warming gases as possible. While technological ...

Scientists have discovered that oysters can protect young blue crabs from a deadly marine parasite by filtering harmful ...

The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) approved a resolution on Oct. 26 that designates coral reefs along U.S. states and territories as national infrastructure. This resolution makes it easier to ...

Floating about 500 feet offshore of Illinois Beach State Park, Hillary Glandon tightened her scuba goggles, grabbed a small masonite plate from a nearby kayak and dove beneath the Lake Michigan ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy is planning to establish a monitoring station at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park to ...

Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways ...