Members of a diverse group that includes jellyfish and anemones, most corals live in extensive colonies, and many types form compartments around themselves made of rock-like calcium carbonate that ...

9, 2024 — A new theory explains how juvenile crown-of-thorns sea stars (commonly known as starfish) can destabilize coral reefs. The 'degraded reef framework' explains how the loss of live coral, ...

The scientific research project, published by the United States Geological Survey, claims corals could be the key to preventing storm surge flooding. A new study published in Science Advances ...

New study shows that restoring coral reefs as an alternative to building artificial breakwaters and bulkheads could reduce ...

Chameleons are the most famous color-changing animals, but there are plenty of other animals that possess this talent.

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

More than 40% of corals monitored near an island in the southern reef were killed last year, according to a new study. Find ...

At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish mingle with eels, anemones, starfish, ...

Through a unique "foster parent" program run by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, volunteers in Virginia raised more than ...

Biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution do not happen in isolation, but proposed solutions too often fail to account for this. Two major reports point the way forward.

Whether you’re looking to unwind or enjoy a lively evening, Frigate Bay Beach has the best of both worlds. 5. Crane Beach ...

It’s going! It’s going!” someone shouts. We hurry up a short flight of steps to an illuminated aquarium tank hidden behind a ...