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

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

The Great Barrier Reef is known for its biodiversity, breathtaking coral formations, and importance in marine life. Learn why ...

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 ...

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

Coral reef research has focused on the twin evils birthed by record-high greenhouse gas emissions: warming oceans and increasingly acidic seawater. These global threats are caused by seawater ...

A unique feature of coral reefs is the symbiotic relationship between coral polyps and zooxanthellae, microscopic algae that live within the coral tissues. This relationship is vital for the ...

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

When these conditions arise, the symbiotic algae living in coral tissue ... how well corals in the Southern Great Barrier Reef recover from coral bleaching under modern ocean conditions.

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Margaret Miller, a coral reproductive biologist, says it’s a sign that reef conservation is in a new ... out of control thanks to a die-off of algae-eating animals, such as large sea urchins ...