Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas ...

A recent workshop at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory has led to the formation of a specialized team to address the growing threat of crown of thorns starfish to the island's coral reefs.

In a list of bizarre combinations, smartphones and coral reefs has to be high in the obscurity rankings. But this unlikely pairing is exactly what we find in Samsung's collaboration with coral reef ...

Mr. Cooper being responsible for Silhouette Island, the fauna of which appeared to be almost unknown, while I visited various parts of Mahé and examined its reefs and neighbouring islets.

Record 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” levels, a new ...

Coral reefs provide essential services to human communities, including fisheries, tourism and coastal protection (a 2017 study found that the Great Barrier Reef was worth a total of A$56bn), in ...

January 21 - The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine species and a lifeline for more than a billion people ...

Professor Byrne said, "Our findings underscore the urgent need for action to protect coral reefs, which are not only biodiversity hotspots but also crucial for food security and coastal protection.

Purple sea fans swaying in tune with the water, juvenile fish darting playfully among the reefs, and the occasional, rare sighting of eagle rays gliding through the water is what makes snorkeling St.

In short, it comes down to this: if there is any hope of saving the world’s beleaguered coral reefs it emanates – to a surprisingly large extent – from the pioneering work being carried out ...

Nearly 30 people were taken into custody in Coral Gables Friday as part of an investigation into a possible human smuggling or trafficking operation, authorities said. Footage showed multiple ...