That is particularly true for the huge, ancient features of reefs known as boulder corals. Research suggests they will be a vital part of reef survival ... show a mix of different growth forms ...

An underwater investigation of coral ... Barrier Reef. Coral die-offs—caused by a process known as bleaching—tend to look as bland and lifeless, in contrast to the vibrant rainbow colors ...

The corals, full of color just days before ... cooler water and is experimenting with different shading techniques. Not all locations along the Florida coral reef track warmed equally.

58 different species were found growing in the surrounding rubble. And, as coral continued to grow, researchers observed an influx of reef fishes including, rabbitfish, parrotfish, and surgeonfish.

Over the long term, as coral reefs continue to build themselves up, the framework of the coral reef is filled with ... calcium deposition by corals under different conditions.

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on ...

Polyps grow slowly, forming different ... Corals are found in all of Earth's oceans, from tropical to freezing temperatures, however they only build coral reefs in warm, shallow seas in the tropics.

Show more Corals build themselves ... On the Great Barrier Reef a remarkable grouper uses sign language, dubbed the headstand signal, to reach out to an entirely different creature, a reef octopus ...