Overfishing can deplete key reef species and damage coral habitat. Coral reef fish are a significant food source for over a billion people worldwide. Many coastal and island communities depend on ...

Sep. 30, 2026 Marine heatwaves may be only the most intense part of much longer warming events, with elevated temperatures sometimes lingering for months. Researchers found that conventional ...

Can you spot the sunken ship? In June 2002, the retired USS Spiegel Grove was sunk in waters off Key Largo. At 510 feet (155.45 meters) long, the ship was, at the time, the largest vessel ever ...

When corals get too hot, the algae that feed them can disappear, leaving them bleached. Blocking the Sun could help.

Lionfish are native to coral reefs in the tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. But you don't have to travel halfway around the world to see them. This invasive species threatens the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Australia’s marine scientists released their ...

Red light therapy has long been used to reduce inflammation and improve skin texture, which is why LED devices are having a moment—you can reap some of the benefits without booking a professional ...

This field focuses on understanding the biological and ecological characteristics of coral reefs across the world. CMBC promotes interdisciplinary research and educational approaches to maintain the ...

The oceanfront Red Reef Park occupies nearly 40 acres on one of Florida's most scenic highways, State Road A1A. In addition to swimming, snorkeling and surf fishing, the park also offers the Red Reef ...

Map of reef fish essential fish habitat. This map was created prior to Executive Order 14172 and shows the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico. The name is now Gulf of America. This change did ...