Mote Marine Laboratory scientists have restored more than 216,000 corals to Florida’s Coral Reef—an exciting milestone. Starting in 2020, several of our restored corals spawned, engaging in sexual ...

Coral reefs are vital to marine ecosystems and the overall wellness of our planet. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than half a billion people depend on reefs for ...

Set off the coast of Sablayan, Apo Reef Natural Park spans 13 square miles (around 33 square kilometers), making it the world’s second-largest contiguous coral reef system after Australia’s ...

In the quiet stillness of the ocean, when the sun dips below the horizon, marine creatures on coral reefs experience a significant shift. As daytime creatures retreat into the safety of corals, ...

The Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), together with a research team from Coastal Dynamics Limited (CDL), is using advanced computer models to gain new insights into Tobago’s coral reef ecosystems. A ...

Besides preserving and growing coral species, the Maui Ocean Center features a Living Reef Exhibit in its large aquarium. Courtesy photo/Maui Ocean Center At one of the largest saltwater aquarium ...

Shipwrecks off the coast of Colombo serve as havens for more diverse and abundant fish than natural coral reefs, a recent study reveals. Researchers attribute this to the complex structures of ...

Artificial light on coral reefs leads to increased predator activity and changes in fish behavior, with potential resilience improvements through reduced lighting. Credit: Emma Weschke New research ...

New research now shows it can disturb the underwater communities around coral reefs as well. here's NPR's Jonathan Lambert. JONATHAN LAMBERT, BYLINE: For millennia, life on coral reefs ...

With too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes up reefs. Covered with long, venomous spikes, the crown-of-thorns ...