University of Missouri researchers find Earth's ancient animal reefs were surprisingly sparse compared to their modern ...

Tropical coral reefs encrust the coastlines of islands and continents near Earth’s equator but this zone, which has offered ...

Sacoglossan sea slugs, discreet inhabitants of coral reefs, hide an astonishing secret. Unlike other animals, they can "steal ...

Hi friends! Reef the fox here with your weekly “Reef’s Report.” Last week, the fox sanctuary in Key Largo turned into a ...

Researchers studying a coral disease that has devastated reefs across the Caribbean say they’ve come up with a promising ...

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

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes ...

Reefs are abundant in the lake's western basin. The Coast Guard is still working to remove the Goodtime I, which became stuck ...

Most coral reefs do not thrive in nutrient-poor “marine deserts” as once believed, but instead flourish in nutrient-rich ...

It’s a brilliant defense mechanism for such a small animal, and one that throws off most predators. This pygmy seahorse lives among gorgonian coral reefs, where it remains hidden a majority of the ...

oranges and blues in coral reefs, vibrantly colorful wildlife abounds in tropical ecosystems. But what is it about these environments that has driven their animal inhabitants to evolve such ...

Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce ...