We refer to them as coral reefs, but “bouquets” is a word that comes to mind when observing these often colorful and vibrant ...

A new scientific paper reveals that many predictions about the future of coral reefs under climate change may be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. The article, published in Nature Ecology & ...

From Ocean Health To Coastal Safety, Why Coral Reefs Are Vital For Life On Earth: Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the sea, and for good reason. Despite covering a small fraction ...

Sonar and an underwater robot revealed a towering detached reef off Cape York, highlighting gaps in detailed ocean mapping.

Coral reefs are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Home to over 4,000 species of fish, corals, and other marine life, coral reefs cover only 1% of the world’s oceans, but ...

Submerged forests up to 5,000 years old off Mozambique now shelter reef fish like a coral reef, and their carbon role is unknown.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists studying deep coral reefs near Guam say they have identified ...

Learn how coral reefs drive daily changes in ocean microbes — a process that shapes how nutrients and energy move through reef ecosystems. Each day, coral reefs quietly reshape the microscopic world ...

Over the decades, the dump has become home to mussels, crustaceans, fish and marine plant life, creating a full community ...

Bursts of laughter echo from a speedboard bobbing on the turquoise Mozambique channel, miles off the west coast of Madagascar. It's a sunny morning. The only land in view is a tiny islet of white sand ...

Florida coral trees are helping conservationists grow coral and restore damaged reefs as rising ocean temperatures threaten ...