Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

In coral reefs throughout the world, visually striking bands of bare sand surrounding reefs are often visible in satellite ...

The coral reefs of Palmyra Atoll, part of Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, provide nurseries for many fish ...

Oysters are so much more than a seafood delicacy. They're ecosystem engineers, capable of building remarkably complex reefs.

A vibrant new coral nursery has taken root just offshore from Nassau, creating an exciting opportunity for Bahamians and visitors to engage with marine conservation through immersive ecotourism. Born ...

Viewed from the boat, the mighty elkhorn corals shimmer through the clear water, their tips grazing the surface and seeming ...

A team of scientists tracked more than 400 corals that experienced intense ocean heat last year. More than half the corals died.

Joining strangers on a Christmas liveaboard, two divers abandon holiday rituals to explore Palau’s vivid history and find ...

The director of the Marine Sciences Institute of the University of California Santa Barbara writes that, with coral reefs at ...

Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are ...

Frequent and illegal human activities by the Philippines damage the coral reef ecosystems of the South China Sea: report says ...

These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.