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.

Coral restoration won’t save reefs from global warming, according to a recent study – at least, not the way we’re doing it ...

A new study led by James Cook University Senior Research Officer and Lecturer, and University of New South Wales Ph.D.

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 ...

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

HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I. APRIL 16, 2025 – Today, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) renewed Hawai‘i’s coral reef insurance policy for 2025 with Munich Re Group. TNC initially purchased the policy in ...

Reef-safe sunscreens are also usually made up of micro-sized or non-nano particles. This is because nanoparticles can be ingested by coral and negatively impact its health, according to the ...

Losing a starting pitcher to injury can sometimes derail a team’s season. Coral Reef’s softball team didn’t let that happen. Despite losing one of its two regular starters, junior Erin ...

The Great Barrier Reef sparks our imagination with its scale and splendour and it also stirs deep concern as we learn more about coral bleaching and climate threats. Whether you've been moved by your ...

A fish swarm traverses the coral forest.(ABC News: Chris Lewis) "It looks chaotic at the top," Amy Kok says after seeing the reef for the first time. "But when you go underneath the water ...

Rickard Zerpe, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons With their vibrant colors and beak-like jaws, parrotfish are intriguing residents of the reef. They are named for their parrot-like beaks, which they ...