By Edward Carver Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when ...

The Bahamas has opened its first coral gene bank at Atlantis Paradise Island, aiming to preserve and restore coral species ...

The ocean may be nature’s single greatest gift to humanity. It provides about half of the oxygen we breathe, feeds billions ...

Coral reefs exposed to extreme temperature swings are more resilient to heat stress and better equipped to survive climate ...

The Bahamas is home to some of the world’s most spectacular coral reefs, including one of Earth’s largest barrier reefs located off Andros Island, and extensive fringing reefs surrounding most ...

A new Smithsonian study demonstrated how a probiotic could save coral reefs at-risk with SCTLD disease in Florida and the ...

As coral reefs undergo a fourth global mass bleaching event, marine scientists have been studying whether new reefs might ...

Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.

Where do you go when you’re a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural “beauty salons,” lively ...

Traditionally, coral reef restoration efforts in Seychelles have focused on “coral gardening,” a process where coral fragments are harvested, grown in underwater nurseries, and then transplanted to ...