A leading theory about why these coral populations are so resilient suggests that around 10,000 years ago, after the ice age, coral larvae entering the Red Sea from the Indian Ocean had to pass ...

Some research suggests “a decline in coral growth and calcification across the thermal range of Red Sea corals,” and there was widespread bleaching in the central Red Sea during 2015, a year ...

Researchers have discovered a new species of fish so “perpetually displeased” that they have named it the “grumpy dwarfgoby.” A team at the University of Washington and King Abdullah ...

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef alone contains more than 400 coral species, and these support 1,500 fish species, 4,000 mollusc species and six of the world’s seven sea turtle species.

By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

The Red Sea has seen widespread coral bleaching events and coral deaths. Of course, there are other reasons for coral bleaching, like pollution, low tides, and too much sunlight. open image in gallery ...

Of the roughly 2,100 known species of fish in the Red Sea, 10 to 15 percent aren’t found anywhere else on Earth. The grumpy dwarf goby is now another addition to this unique crew.

Octopuses in the Red Sea often hunt together with other predatory fish—and sometimes hit them. New videos suggest they're keeping fish in line. Day octopuses in the Red Sea team up with up fish ...

Scientists have discovered a new species of fish, the 'grumpy dwarfgoby'. Found among coral reefs in the Red Sea, it has large canines and a fierce expression, even though it is only 2 cm long.

The Red Sea has seen widespread coral bleaching events and coral deaths. Of course, there are other reasons for coral bleaching, like pollution, low tides, and too much sunlight.

More information: Viktor Nunes Peinemann et al, The Grumpy dwarfgoby, a new species of Sueviota (Teleostei, Gobiidae) from the Red Sea, ZooKeys (2024). DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1212.121135 Provided by ...