The structural complexity a coral reef creates a vibrant underwater city. Ironically, it can also impede recovery after ...

A researcher at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory led a team of scientists who discovered how a unique gene helps soft ...

A researcher at the University of Guam marine laboratory led a team of scientists who discovered a unique gene found in soft ...

Just as individual humans handle stress differently, so do corals. Even coral colonies of the same species, growing side by ...

Experts say dying corals are animals, vegetables and minerals, so the fight to save them is anything but simple.

In research published today, we discovered surprising new evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. As the world's ...

Each coral has a unique "nature" or genetic makeup that can affect its heat tolerance. Our results suggest corals found across the entire Great Barrier Reef may hold unique genetic resources that are ...

Florida's deep corals could play a vital role in restoring and replenishing the state's declining shallow reefs.

New research uncovers coral heat tolerance, offering hope for reef restoration amid rising ocean temperatures.

Florida’s Coral Reef is a national treasure spanning more than 350 miles from Martin County to the Dry Tortugas. It supports ...

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 ...