The fate of these ecosystems may hinge on events in the Pacific Ocean, in particular a natural climate cycle called the El ...

The loggerhead turtle population was on the brink of extinction but after 40 years of careful management, the largest ...

A hurricane-related upwelling sent cool water to the surface and dropped temperatures 7 degrees in shallow waters around the reefs. Hurricane Helene churning past the Florida Keys last week brought ...

The researchers found that coral reefs across the world could raise sustainable fish production by almost 50 percent. This increase could provide between 20,000 and 162 million extra fish servings per ...

Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial ...

Dr. Jordan Casey will take you on a deep dive into the colorful world of coral reefs. From the stunning diversity of reef organisms to the mysterious connections between species, learn how scientists ...

Here at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, you’re practically guaranteed to see them. Descending toward this ...

For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years. Five have occurred in the past eight years. But ...

Out on the reef, glass-bottom boat tours, snorkeling trips, and scuba dives reveal rainbow gardens of elkhorn and staghorn coral, goliath grouper, sea turtles, and more. “Going out on the water and ...

Overfished coral reefs are producing far less food than they could. Researchers found that letting reef fish populations ...