Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas, and are threatened by factors including ocean acidification, global warming and sea level rise.

While the reef started the 2024/25 summer with “high coral cover” there were “serious impacts” from disturbances over the following few months, the report from the Australian Institute of ...

An underwater camera positioned off the coast of Miami has fascinated millions globally, offering a real-time glimpse into ...

Coral reefs protect coastlines from strong currents, waves and tropical storms, and reef fish feed local populations with a valuable source of protein. There are many threats to the biodiversity ...

Chantae Reden On a small islet just east of the main island and directly across from the InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora Resort, you'll find a gorgeous coral reef. Some aptly call it the ...

This has led to bleaching in iconic locations such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, home to the beloved clownfish—made famous by Nemo of Pixar movies. The most common coral restoration ...

Coral restoration programs are expanding to revive coral populations and ecosystem services, but local and global stressors such as coral disease and water pollution still threaten coral survival.

A recent survey of 21 sites across the Ningaloo Reef suggests a coral death rate between 1 to 5 per cent. Bleaching old-growth corals have highlighted the extent of the damage. Scientists say a ...

Western Australia’s Ningaloo has experienced the highest level of heat stress ever recorded, while coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef has been detected from Townsville to Cape York ...

"Our results highlight how shifting from coral-dominated to algae-dominated reefs can alter reef ecosystem function and impact the resilience of the system, potentially making it more susceptible ...

Actor and environmental advocate Auli'i Cravalho welcomed guests to London's Natural History Museum to honor the coastal communities behind one of the world's largest* coral reef restoration ...