We were not expecting to see this level of biodiversity in the Argentine deep sea, and are so excited to see it teeming with ...

In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built slowly by animals that appear to be plants. Each coral polyp houses microscopic algae that convert ...

Human activity has lessened the resilience of modern coral reefs by restricting the food-fueled energy flow that moves ...

This sea turtle swims among colorful coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Coral areas provide food and shelter for marine life. Fish and reefs fill the clear blue water.

For more than a quarter billion years, coral reefs did far more than brighten shallow seas. Long before humans appeared, ...

A new study reveals that more than half of the world's coral reefs are bleached because of ocean warming, with 15% experiencing significant mortality.

The Florida Aquarium brought their African penguins to the State Capitol this week to meet with lawmakers.

After a devastating marine heat wave hit the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 2023, the populations of two essential reef-building corals are now too low to fulfill their ecological roles. However, ...

Colorful coral reefs fill the underwater scene in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Small fish swim freely among the coral formations. This view shows a healthy and active marine ecosystem.

The question is no longer whether China will take part in global ocean governance, but whether it aims to shape it-- and potentially lead it.

Coral reefs are often described in scientific terms: ecosystems rich in biodiversity, natural storm barriers, and sources of food and income. Yet for many scientists, the path into reef research did ...

Hawaii has plenty of gorgeous coral reefs that snorkelers love to explore, but the science behind the reefs is just as ...