The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums. Now, a new study ...

Floridians are not used to hearing the word "extinct" applied to species that play significant roles in the state's ...

By the year 2100, rising carbon dioxide levels are expected to alter ocean chemistry so severely that coral reef communities in Australia and worldwide will recover more slowly, lose ecological ...

Floridians are not used to hearing the word “extinct” applied to species that play significant roles in the state’s ...

In a few weeks, the water temperature hit a high that triggered the coral to jettison the beneficial algae living in its ...

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

Grab a golf cart and hit the road to explore beyond tiny San Pedro's three main streets, heading for the island's untamed, ...

The waters surrounding Huangyan Island in the South China Sea have maintained good quality, with a thriving and resilient coral reef ecosystem, according to a report unveiled by the Ministry of ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Claims new artificial reefs being installed in a protected marine park could damage a vulnerable natural coral reef are disputed by Queensland's environment minister.

Rising ocean acidity weakens corals, boosts algae and makes reefs flatter. Even small chemical changes reshape reef life.

Volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea have acted as a 'time machine,' allowing scientists to predict the fate of coral reefs ...