The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this same complexity can impede coral recovery after ...

Coral reefs shape the daily rise and fall of nearby microbes, organizing them into rhythms that influence how reef ecosystems ...

Corals and the ecosystems they house face a multitude of threats. Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced ...

As conservationists scramble to save coral reefs, they are leveraging every tool they can — including AI. As conservationists scramble to save coral reefs, they are leveraging every tool they can — ...

Coral reefs, those vibrant underwater cities, stand on the precipice of collapse. While rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching grab headlines, a new essay reveals a hidden layer of complexity ...

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 ...

Scientists say that coral reefs are currently undergoing a global bleaching event, with more than 54% of the world’s coral reef areas in the territorial waters of over 50 countries experiencing heat ...

Global coral bleaching threatens the livelihoods and safety of coastal communities while endangering ocean health. Communities express concern about loss of tourism and income. WWF calls on countries ...