Nonfiction children’s books about coral reefs aren’t incredibly common. Those written by a Ph.D. student are perhaps less common. Erin Spencer has pulled off something very few people have, then. The ...

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest organic ...

Coral reef biologists are often asked the same question again and again: "When my kids grow up, will there still be coral reefs?" "That's a question I ask myself," says Christopher Cornwall, a ...

A yellowtail parrotfish swims along a coral reef in Miami, Florida. Parrotfish are important for a reef’s health and are frequent visitors here. CREDIT: Coral City Camera. Get the Popular Science ...

With coral reefs in decline around the globe, scientists weren’t sure what they’d find during a 2½-year research cruise to survey the very tiniest organisms living among the fish and corals of Pacific ...

If your day doesn’t start until you’re up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the ‘5 Things’ newsletter. Warming oceans have ...

Coral reefs play a vital role in the overall health of the planet. And off the coast of Florida, they're in jeopardy, as the relentless heat continues. The Coral Restoration Foundation said in one ...

SAN DIEGO — The Birch Aquarium in San Diego has unveiled a new coral exhibit, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the vibrant world of tropical coral reefs. The Adam R. Scripps Living ...