Urgent action is critical to safeguard coral reefs. Inger Andersen, UNEP Executive Director, emphasizes integrating ...

Coral reefs are large underwater structures formed by colonies of corals—tiny marine animals that build hard skeletons—and they support diverse marine life like shrimp, fish, and crabs. The Great ...

Where do you go when you’re a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural “beauty salons,” lively ...

Climate change, plastic pollution and overfishing are putting a toll on oceans, biodiversity and livelihoods. Can the UN's ...

One Vogue writer on her snorkeling obsessions—and the best destinations around the world to experience it, for novices and ...

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 ...

Study of 286 gall crabs from 14 genera reveals orange-red fluorescent patterns help camouflage crabs against coral reef ...

As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough ...

Coral reefs are likely one of the most common subjects of nature documentaries and hold special interest in the world for ...