Since 2023, more than 70% of the world’s reefs have experienced a level of heat stress. Elevated water temperatures trigger ...

A new study has found that oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different parts of the ocean) is a key influence for fish abundance across the Western Indian Ocean ...

A global coral bleaching event that began last year has quickly grown to the largest on record, according to a US agency, ...

The mass bleaching that started in February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

The mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world since February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) told Reuters. A staggering 77% of ...

Joins ‘Life to Our Coral Reefs’ initiative, one year after partnering with ‘Life to Our Beaches’ The Commercial Bank of ...

Why monitor reef fish? We're glad you asked!Reef fish are vital to the health of coral reefs. Over 1,500 fish species call the Great Barrier Reef ...

Understanding the wave and current conditions of coral reef ecosystems is essential for maintaining their health, as many reef processes are controlled by these hydrodynamic conditions. In this study, ...

Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the sea. The (typically) vibrantly colored underwater ecosystems are built by colonies of tiny animals cal ...

Editor's note: The artificial reef program in Bay County began over 30 years ago. An earlier version of this story listed a different period of time. PANAMA CITY BEACH — Bay County commissioners ...

But the reef is under threat from a type of starfish that eats the coral which makes up the giant eco-system. It is known as the crown-of-thorns starfish. The Australian Institute of Marine ...

Coral reefs provide more than food. They also provide protection against tropical storms by dissipating the energy and height of ocean waves. Watch this fascinating video exploring how USGS ...