Currently, in order to obtain a 3D point cloud map of a coral reef, ... For the Red Sea experiments, the scientists attached six GoPro Hero 10 cameras to a lightweight frame made of PVC piping.

Some of the most temperature-resilient corals live in the Red Sea, and the northern Red Sea might constitute a refuge for corals for decades to come – making it the largest laboratory in the world to ...

Bronstein described the affected sea urchin species as the “lawn mowers” of coral reefs, since they remove algae that otherwise blocks sunlight, allowing the coral to thrive.

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

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

The turquoise water of Hōnaunau Bay in Hawaii, an area popular with snorkelers and divers, is teeming with spiny creatures ...

Scientists recently discovered the largest known deep-sea coral reef in the world. It’s called Million Mounds, and it stretches from Miami, Florida, to Charleston, South Carolina, covering around 6.4 ...

A release adds: “Much of the Red Sea has experienced major disturbances resulting from climate change in recent years, including widespread coral bleaching and mortality.

Bronstein described the affected sea urchin species as the “lawn mowers” of coral reefs, since they remove algae that otherwise blocks sunlight, allowing the coral to thrive.

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

The particular species of sea urchin impacted is a well-known protector of coral reefs and the deaths put the already fragile reef ecosystem in even more peril. Sign up here.