The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the ...

Near an island in the South Pacific Ocean, a bright red sea creature with “canine-like” teeth swam around the coral reef. Maybe it was its vibrant coloring or its spiny body, but something about the ...

NHA TRANG, Vietnam (AP) — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam’s Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish.

An exploratory expedition describes two deep-sea, low oxygen ecosystems in the Red Sea, including some surprising fish.

Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular species like clownfish and blue tangs—reducing pressure on reefs while ... by the cartoon character Dory in ...

The largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, it is a living, breathing world, home to dazzling biodiversity, including 60 varieties of coral. However, this vital ecosystem faces mounting ...

Hawai’i researchers have identified ten new sponge species in Kāneʻohe Bay, emphasizing their ecological importance in coral reef ecosystems. Their findings reveal hidden biodiversity and highlight ...

Widespread coral bleaching at Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s coast has deeply alarmed scientists and conservationists. Photos captured by divers, published by The Guardian last week ...

Coral reef degradation, coastal flooding, and agricultural instability will intensify with each fractional degree, and the difference between 1.5°C and 2°C could well determine the survival of ...

A new AI-driven system will monitor coral reefs in real time, helping scientists predict and prevent damage from climate change. Scientists are using AI and remote sensing to create a real-time coral ...

In that capacity, he designs and builds “underwater equipment used to monitor and improve coral reef restoration,” the profile says.