Shellfish beds or reefs, formed by mussels and oysters, have declined worldwide. Sterre Witte, who conducted her Ph.D.

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

Scientists from the University of Technology Sydney are searching for “super corals,” species that are naturally more ...

Pristine coral reef habitat in shallow tropical water. camera drops away from the subject to leave a wide angle view of the reef. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and ...

On occasion, it is of vital importance to consider how little we know about the spinning rock we all live on. Take coral ...

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

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

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

Scientists have uncovered that fish biofluorescence a captivating ability to glow in vivid colors has ancient roots stretching back over 100 million years. This trait evolved independently in reef ...

Image by izanbar via Depositphotos. The 2015-16 El Niño event caused a major warming of the oceans, stressing the coral reefs. During this period, sharks were observed leaving the reefs for up to 16 ...

More than 514 million years ago, long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, sponge-like creatures called archaeocyathids were already busy building some of the planet’s earliest reefs — just ...

Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean, providing shelter and resources for countless marine animals. Discover 10 fascinating creatures that depend on coral reefs for survival, and learn how ...