Researchers have begun exploring the hidden deep-sea coral reefs off the coast of Florida, uncovering vibrant ecosystems beneath the waves. Footage shows the mesophotic coral ecosystems located on the ...

An underwater volcano near Tonga revealed how sediment spreads, disrupts marine life, and raises questions about deep-sea ...

When we think of the ocean, what often comes to mind are familiar sights– coral reefs, fishing boats, and waves breaking along the shore. But just a few hundred metres below the surface, the ...

By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

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

They live in the ocean’s coldest, darkest depths, far from sight — but cold-water corals are far from safe. In a first-of-its ...

These protected areas bring an incredible amount of biodiversity right into the bustling metropolis–including coral reefs.

As islands in the Pacific Ocean basin, American Sāmoa and Hawaiʻi have strong connections across marine ecosystems and cultures. While Hawaiʻi has banned seabed mining in state waters, which extend ...