Corals may look still, but they follow a daily sleep cycle. New research shows why corals rest at night while their microbes ...

Colorful coral reefs fill the underwater scene in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Small fish swim freely among the coral formations. This view shows a healthy and active marine ecosystem.

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they ...

On June 1st, the world celebrated World Reef Awareness Day 2025 under the urgent theme: “Bringing Corals Back to Life.” This day highlights the indispensable role coral reefs play in sustaining marine ...

After a devastating marine heat wave hit the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 2023, the populations of two essential ...

Tropical marine ecosystems -- Coral reef communities -- Ray-finned fishes -- Elasmobranchs -- Invertebrates -- Marine reptiles -- Marine mammals -- The open ocean -- Conservation of tropical marine ...

Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They teem with life, with about one-quarter of all ocean species depending on reefs for food and shelter at some point in their lifecycle.

NHA TRANG, Vietnam (AP) — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam’s Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish. The ...

Do you know which is the largest coral reef in the world? Explore why the Great Barrier Reef holds this title, along with its ...

MIAMI — For five years and counting, a continuous livestream on YouTube has shown daily life in a community few people get a chance to visit — a coral reef in Biscayne Bay. The Coral City Camera shows ...