Much of the archipelago’s undersea splendor is protected, but some areas are being stressed by climate change and harmed by destructive fishing practices. Tourists swim with whale sharks near Oslob, ...

Floridians are not used to hearing the word "extinct" applied to species that play significant roles in the state's ecological and economic landscape. So last week, when researchers with the National ...

The die-off of warm-water coral reefs, the world's first climate tipping point, is being discussed at COP30 this week. Scientists have warned for decades that countries must adhere to the thresholds ...

Florida’s coral reefs provide protection from hurricane storm surges—and experts estimate that losing key species in those reefs could imperil thousands of lives. A blue tang fish swims among coral at ...

These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a ...

Coral reefs are threatened by rapidly deteriorating environmental conditions that are warmer, less favorable for calcification, have impaired water quality, and pose continuing disease threats. Coral ...

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Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas, ...