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

Soft corals, which are members of the class Octocorallia, are major components of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.

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

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 ...

For people who are not experts, what are the signs of a collapsing reef system? Firstly, less color, because there’s less ...

UNEP and small island states are working together to restore nature and boost climate resilience for a safer, sustainable ...

“There’s a lot of freshwater runoff, a lot of murky water, and huge fluctuations in salinity.” (7 of the best reef-safe sunscreens.) Pencil coral flourish along the reef in Tela Bay, Honduras.

Discover the vibrant underwater world with this stunning footage of coral reefs, sea turtles, and schools of colorful fish. Dive into the crystal-clear waters to witness the breathtaking marine ...

A healthy coral reef in American Samoa, left, experiencing coral bleaching due to a severe marine heatwave, center, and eventually dying, right. The Ocean Agency and Ocean Image Bank., CC BY-NC ...

Scientists studied baby corals and found that some species stay very close to their parents while others travel huge ...