As the Earth’s temperature rises, these animals go through a process called coral bleaching that leaves them looking pale — and sometimes, they don’t bounce back.

Called the Benthic Underwater Microscope Imaging PAM, or BUMP, this microscope is diver-operated and allows scientists to ...

Even as President Trump calls for slashing the funding of NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, reefs are dying just a ...

Coral reefs worldwide, including the Great Barrier Reef, have faced severe damage from recent bleaching events caused by ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

Research into two species of coral native to Hawaii revealed that warmer waters caused by climate change play an important role in coral bleaching—a process that causes coral to lose their color ...

Massive coral bleaching across the world's oceans during the past year's extremely warm water temperatures was labeled a “global coral bleaching event” by federal officials on Monday.. It’s ...

Coral reefs are known for their vibrant, rainbow-hued colors. They are vital to 25% of ocean life, even though they only make up less than 1% of the planet’s surface. They provide food and ...

We had this idea that we really needed to try to help Florida’s coral reef by introducing more diversity from around the ...

The process is brought about by stressors that take a toll on coral health. Drastic changes in water temperatures, light and nutrient availability can all cause corals to bleach.

Climate change is heating oceans faster than the world's coral reefs can handle. So scientists are breeding corals that can withstand hotter temperatures – but only to a point.

As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough to survive? A new study has good news and bad.