Sharks are leaving coral reef habitats as changes in the global climate influence ocean warming and bleaching, according to a ...

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, which crown-of ...

Moore points to two reasons the reefs have been harmed. One is past erosion and the other is man-made. That's why the ...

Microplastics have raised concerns among scientists and the public in recent years due to their widespread presence and ...

"Despite the great value of this area, it is in danger." Years-long restoration project sees success as hundreds of ...

July 1, 2024 — A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish ... Researchers Identify ...

Gray reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the face of warming oceans, new research finds.

Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) seem to flourish in the degraded coral reef conditions they help create, according to a new ...

Since 2000, the Coral Reef Stewardship Fund (formerly titled the Coral Reef Conservation Fund) has made 425 awards to coral conservation projects with over $25 million in funding. These projects have ...

Railcars once filled with hustling commuters in the city of Atlanta are now 65 feet below the Atlantic Ocean filled with ...