It’s a direct threat to human communities. Scientists issue dire warning about unique species off US coast: 'We're running ...

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and color." The coral is so immense that ...

Signs instruct beachgoers to avoid walking or standing on coral because coral is alive and easily damaged by such actions. Other advice includes choosing sunscreen that’s free of reef-harming ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When we think about underwater noises, our minds often turn to whale ...

Climate change is devastating coral reefs. As ocean temperatures rise, coral bleaching is no longer a small-scale problem; numerous mass bleaching events have wiped out swathes of coral in recent ...

Off the coast of the Solomon Islands lurks a centuries-old being that is so immense, it can be seen from space. Discovered in October by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas team, it is the ...

With fall afoot and baby snakes a-slither, we will soon have more snakes on the landscape than at any other time of the year. The following is one of the many questions readers ask about snakes of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz writes about the ocean and its protection. Coral reefs, like humans, require a certain amount of iron to stay healthy. While ...

Arizona coral snakes are venomous but not aggressive. Although the venom is neurotoxic, no deaths from Arizona coral snake bites have been recorded. Sonoran Mountain kingsnakes look like coral snakes ...