Anglers hankering for sweet reef fish this weekend will have to be patient, as hundreds of species are busy producing ...

Organisations, tourism operators, locals and tourists must all work together to help safeguard underwater ecosystems.

A spectacular underwater phenomenon is unfolding across the Great Barrier Reef as reef fish gather in mass aggregations - some performing "dance ...

Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a ...

In an era where coral reef ecosystems worldwide are under significant threat, the ability to accurately monitor and assess their health is more crucial than ever. This latest research introduces ...

Explore the connection between sea cucumbers and coral reef health, and their importance in marine conservation efforts.

The dire condition of the Earth's coral reefs means the planet has now reached its first tipping point from human-caused ...

Researchers have discovered a new method that could encourage the restoration of degraded coral reef populations, which have been declining around the world due to record-high marine temperatures. The ...

ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands—Thirty-five feet deep in clear turquoise waters, a three-foot-long yellow underwater robot maneuvers over a coral reef at a popular snorkeling site named Tektite. At the ...

Corals rely on rich soundscapes to thrive, researchers have discovered. Researchers have discovered a new method that could encourage the restoration of degraded coral reef populations, which have ...

In context: Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems built by colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. They are rich in biodiversity and are sometimes referred to as the "rainforests ...