When Palacio and her team examined coral reefs after the 2015–2016 heat wave, they found that particular corals called ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

When coral feed on larger quantities of zooplankton, it makes them stronger and more likely to be resilient against certain ...

Infected sea urchin on Reunion Island. Photo credit: Jean-Pascal Quod.

There are growing concerns about the worldwide expansion of coral reef destruction. Research team: “This is an extremely ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new ...

Coral Reef Nightlife Becomes More Predatory With Artificial Light Dec. 18, 2024 — Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities ...

Researchers from James Cook University are looking into measures of past temperature variation to better predict the risk of ...

UZELA uses artificial light to attract zooplankton, boosting coral feeding and resilience, offering hope for reef ...

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center partnered with Erinn Muller, a research representative on Florida Keys National ...

Become a coral hero and make a positive impact while traveling in Costa Rica by assisting local efforts with vital coral reef ...