Imagine diving into a crystal-clear ocean and suddenly coming face-to-face with a bustling metropolis built not by humans, ...

For this reason, coral reefs are often referred to as the rainforests of the oceans. It is believed that around one quarter of all ocean biodiversity ... and sperm into the water at night.

26, 2025 — Coral diseases ... oceanographic connectivity (the movement and exchange of water between different parts of the ocean) is a key influence for fish abundance across the Western ...

As record ocean heat threatens ... Administration and coral restoration groups are shifting their efforts to better keep up with the warming climate. The goal is clear: Find the survivors from ...

such as clear agitated waters of normal salinity, free from sediment, and a temperature between about 18 and 30 o C. Within the structure of the coral reefs, members of almost every phyla of ...

We're already seeing the effects as coral reefs collapse, oyster beds disappear and tiny creatures that are important food sources get smaller and weaker. Shell-forming animals like corals, crabs, ...

including on the ocean floor. Because of this, scientists have been looking for better, biodegradable replacements. In this new effort, the research team has developed a paper-based, clear ...

This is a fossilized coral — one of dozens scattered across the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles. It is a piece of history, hidden in plain sight. It tells of a time 125,000 years ago ...

Martin Harvey / WWF The amazing thing about reefs is that polyps are clear and their ... polluted water entering the ocean, coastal development, shipping - and climate change causing rapid ocean ...

The beach offers a variety of things to do, from snorkeling in colorful coral reefs to sunbathing ... said one reviewer. "The water is crystal clear, and the beach is super peaceful—perfect ...

We're already seeing the effects as coral reefs collapse, oyster beds disappear and tiny creatures that are important food sources get smaller and weaker. Shell-forming animals like corals, crabs, ...