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

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

Coral reef research has focused on the twin evils birthed by record-high greenhouse gas emissions: warming oceans and ...

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

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

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

Researchers are urging policymakers to take action in light of 'catastrophic' damage to the world's largest coral reef system ...

A large-scale red tide bloom, roughly 100 square miles in size, is floating in the Gulf of Mexico about 25 miles off the ...

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

An international team of researchers, led by scientists from Tel Aviv University, has discovered that the pathogen ...

Rare algae transformed the rocky shoreline of Laem Bali Hai into a vibrant green landscape, attracting numerous visitors.