Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they are essential for food supply, culture and recreation and coastal ...

Nov. 14 (UPI) --Scientists said on Thursday they found what is believed to be the world's largest coral, which has been growing undisturbed in the Solomon Islands for possibly 300 years. A research ...

Preface -- Foreword / Peter F. Sale -- List of contributors -- Part I. Basic Ecology. 1. Sensory biology and navigation behavior of reef fish larvae / Jelle Atema, Gabriele Gerlach, and Claire B.

National Geographic scientists recently discovered the world's largest coral colony in the southwest Pacific Ocean, deemed the "mega" coral. The National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas team ...

“Now the significance of finding coral like this, you know, goes beyond simply, you know, enjoying the moment and seeing this magnificent organism that's mega coral, because it doesn't just captivate ...

No audio available for this content. This is a challenging time for coral reefs. Although they cover less than 0.1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs support 25% of all marine creatures. Collectively, ...

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 1 billion people worldwide "benefit either directly or indirectly from the ecosystem services coral reefs provide." ...

" These incredible structures are built by tiny animals called polyps that secrete calcium carbonate to form their hard skeletons. They occur in more than 100 countries and territories, and whilst ...

Coral reefs, once thriving underwater cities teeming with life, now face an unprecedented crisis. Scientists have declared that coral reefs have become the first major environmental system on Earth to ...

The declines are largely due to reduced coral cover. The fate of coral reefs around the world remains grim should global warming continue at its current rate, according to new research. Coral reefs ...

Turks & Caicos may be famed for its luxurious resorts, but its truest treasures lie in the reefs, caves and secluded coves. It’s a beautiful, delicate ecosystem and every visitor has a role to play in ...