Like in humans, microbe levels can indicate health of ecosystem, say scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and ...

The total area of the planet that is covered in coral reefs is larger than previously thought, according to the most comprehensive high-resolution assessment of the world’s corals to date. Shallow ...

Explore why coral reefs are collapsing worldwide, the science behind the crisis, and the innovative solutions that may help ...

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No audio available for this content. This is a challenging time for coral reefs. Although they cover less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs support 25% of all marine creatures. Collectively, ...

Aerial image of coral reef and coastline in the South Kona, Hawaiʻi region. Credit: ASU Global Airborne Observatory When imagining corals, the picture that comes to mind is usually a stationary one: a ...

An introduction to the structure and formation of modern reefs -- Reef minerals and mineralization -- Reef cyanobacteria -- Reef algae and foraminiferans -- Reef sponges -- Reef corals and their ...

Marine scientists say artificial reefs can help reduce coastal erosion and keep large materials out of landfills.

Coral bleaching has been occurring worldwide, posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity. Worse, there is the ...

A new study shows that coral reefs don't just provide a home for ocean life, they also help set the daily "schedule" for tiny microbes living in the ...

A strange disease has killed 99.7% of a type of sea urchin called Diadema africanum along Tenerife's coast in just three years. This pushes the species close to dying out locally in the Canary Islands ...