Scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Coral in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral ...

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

The diver-operated microscope — called the Benthic Underwater Microscope imaging PAM, or BUMP — incorporates pulse amplitude ...

A new study overturns the long-standing belief—popularly known as “Darwin’s Paradox”—that coral reefs are nutrient-rich oases thriving in oceanic deserts. Credit: Shutterstock Most coral reefs do not ...

The Bahamas has just taken a major step in preserving its marine ecosystems with the launch of its first-ever coral gene bank, located at Atlantis Paradise Island. Designed to combat rising sea ...

Coral reefs are one ma­jor ma­rine ecosys­tem. Corals are liv­ing or­gan­isms, which sup­port our ma­rine ecosys­tem in ways peo­ple may not ap­pre­ci­ate. The reef sys­tem it­self pro­vides ...

“The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is more than a facility—it is a symbol of hope, a safeguard for biodiversity, and a strategic investment in long-term reef resilience.

The Sheba Hope Grows initiative supports global coral reef restoration efforts, recognizing the link between healthy reefs and sustainable fish for cat food. Hawai’i-based Kuleana Coral Restoration, a ...

The Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a pioneering initiative to ensure that no coral species in The Bahamas is lost due to disease, bleaching, or other environmental stressors.

The environmental backdrop – and the track record of daily and seasonal swings – played an outsized role in shaping the whole coral-microbe partnership. Panama’s tough coral communities “Panama’s ...