But some animals on Earth can live for hundreds ... Black corals, unlike some corals living in shallow coral reefs, live in deeper parts of the ocean, which helps to account for their long lifespan.

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

individual coral reefs, and every one of them is in a different condition. Narrator: It's also the world's largest living structure as well as a home to thousands of plant and animal species.

Maui Ocean Center / EVAN PASCUAL photo In the vast Pacific Ocean, Hawaii’s coral reefs reign as one of nature’s greatest marvels, home to some of the world’s most unique marine animals.

complex and living ecosystems that are often called the rainforests of the sea. Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide life and habitats for an array of plants and animals. The underwater ...

Just as the world’s zoos breed critically endangered animals in captivity to repopulate ... now to help reseed the oceans and restore living reefs. Cryopreservation is a process for freezing ...

Corals are animals, but many are powered ... which over time builds the fabric of the reef. Coral reefs are like cities under the sea. The structure of the living corals themselves provides ...

More than 40% of corals monitored near an island in the southern reef were killed last year, according to a new study. Find ...