Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem?

Reporting in Proceedings Biological Sciences, researchers found that a species of branching coral benefitted from a reef-dwelling crab, especially when the coral was heat-stressed and wounded.

Corals may look like rocks or plants, but they are actually marine animals. The bright colours of reef-building corals come from the zooxanthellae algae they have a mutualistic relationship with.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This summer, coral researchers from around the world gathered to share their latest findings at a conference devoted to reef science, conservation and management. One question that ...

Individual coral colonies, especially branching corals, can easily be toppled in high-energy reef zones, such as the reef front and rock rim.

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk ...

Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more ...

The intricate relationships between cleaner fish and cleaner shrimp underpin some of the most compelling examples of mutualism in coral reef ecosystems.

The mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world since February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told Reuters this week. A staggering ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic ...

We couldn't have figs without wasps. Here's how mutualism works. A form of symbiosis, mutualism is an interaction between two individuals that benefits both—and it’s widespread across the ...

Global warming has caused such extensive damage to the Great Barrier Reef that scientists say its coral may never recover. According to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature, baby ...