So the clue was, ‘This temperate coral undergoes quiescence in the winter. Another word for this is … ?’” Anya Brown has ...

A Honduran coral reef withstood a century of pollution and disease. It could be used to restore dying Caribbean reefs—if scientists can figure out how it survived. Despite being exposed to ...

The new National Geographic nature documentary "Ocean with David Attenborough" takes viewers on a breathtaking journey and highlights why keeping our oceans healthy contributes to the overall health ...

told National Geographic. "Our survival depends on healthy coral reefs, so this exciting discovery underlines the importance of protecting and sustaining them for future generations." June 12 (UPI ...

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team initially ... Now, Cabo Pulmo is an excellent example of how the world can save ...

Recently, the National Geographic Pristine Seas team ... it differs from other corals. Normally, reefs are made up of several coral colonies, but that is not the case here. A standalone coral ...

Reef "beauty salons" staffed by tiny cleaner fish aren t just for parasite removal they may also shape the microbial life of ...

a coral scientist on the National Geographic expedition. “While the nearby shallow reefs were degraded due to warmer seas,” said Brown, “witnessing this large healthy coral oasis in slightly ...

National Geographic scientists recently discovered the world's largest coral colony in the southwest Pacific Ocean, deemed the "mega" coral. The National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas team ...

Scientists on the National Geographic expedition say the coral is healthy and provides a "beacon of hope" as nearby shallow reefs have degraded with warmer sea temperatures. Scientists say they ...

Unlike a reef, which consists of many colonies, this coral is a single specimen that ... pulsing with life,” said Enric Sala, National Geographic explorer in residence and founder of Pristine ...