Massive sea urchin populations are destroying Hawaii's coral reefs faster than they can naturally rebuild themselves.

The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius of global ...

The first detailed study of Australian tropical oyster reefs reveals the main species, yet to be named, is related to the Sydney rock oyster – and is just as delicious.

Most of the world’s coral reefs, and the communities that directly depend on them, are in the tropics, so one might imagine ...

Corals everywhere on the planet live in harmony with microscopic organisms. Many corals get their vivid colors from ...

This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Honaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations ...

Another gem of Palau's archipelago, Eil Malk Island, is famous for its diverse marine life and pristine waters. The island is ...

The Indonesian government has introduced innovative funding schemes as part of its strategic efforts to protect coral reefs and marine conservation zones, ...

Coral reefs provide a haven, food, and protection for marine life, support fish stocks, protect coastlines from erosion, bolster commercial fishing, and support recreational and tourism activities.

Coral reefs in Honolulu and other coastal areas are undergoing what experts say is the world's worst coral bleaching event.

In Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), has directed the ...