Coral reefs form a vital part of the marine ecosystem, playing host to diverse species and supporting multiple industries, including fisheries, tourism, and recreation. However, these fragile ...

The ocean is changing faster than at almost any point in recorded history. UNESCO's 2024 report on the state of the oceans, ...

Coral reefs support more than a quarter of all marine animals, protect coastlines from strong waves and storms, and provide food and tourism opportunities for millions of people around the world.

An exceptional "dual feeding" strategy underlies a Mediterranean coral's resilience to rising sea temperatures, according to a study in Nature. The stony coral Oculina patagonica is known to feed ...

The words "coral reef" evoke a riot of color and life. But the ecosystem's disappearing. Now, new evidence points to an ally for the coral reef: a little creature called the sea cucumber. The words ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo Tropical ...

At several hundred metres below the surface, the limestone caves around Minamidaito Island are mostly untouched by sunlight, ...