Penguins from the Florida Aquarium waddled their way to the state capitol this week to advocate for more funding for storm ...

In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built slowly by animals that appear to be plants. Each coral polyp houses microscopic algae that convert ...

The curious minds at What If explore a planet where coral reefs vanish entirely, revealing how oceans and marine life would transform in unexpected ways.

Earlier, where there were only clusters of fringing corals, now appeared the colorful shoals of fish.

"All of those scientists are genuinely doing everything they can." Scientists launch first-of-its-kind project along Great ...

A group opposing the project has raised concerns about toxic paint, but backers say they have met all environmental requirements.

A new study reveals that more than half of the world's coral reefs are bleached because of ocean warming, with 15% experiencing significant mortality.

As carbon emissions continue to be pumped into the atmosphere at record levels, it will be critical to recapture and sequester as much of these warming gases as possible. While technological ...

Human activity has lessened the resilience of modern coral reefs by restricting the food-fueled energy flow that moves ...

Florida waterways draw visitors from all over to enjoy recreational boating, fishing and swimming. Keeping those waterways ...

Australia is doing absolutely everything to protect its most iconic ecosystem — except, perhaps, the one thing that really ...

Coral reefs are often described in scientific terms: ecosystems rich in biodiversity, natural storm barriers, and sources of food and income. Yet for many scientists, the path into reef research did ...