In coral reefs throughout the world, visually striking bands of bare sand surrounding reefs are often visible in satellite ...

Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

Coral restoration won’t save reefs from global warming, according to a recent study – at least, not the way we’re doing it ...

Conducting field research, including in the ocean and at coral reefs, is quite difficult, especially across a large area. Use of the satellite imagery provides researchers with the ability to ...

A heat stress map released by NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch shows large parts of the Pacific and Caribbean oceans in dark red and purple – the highest alert levels for coral bleaching. The agency ...

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced ...

Sought-after pieces of coral are sold all around the world, including at rave-like trade shows known as "frag swaps". The insatiable demand for a "piece of the reef" has put coral harvesting in the ...

The first detailed study of Australian tropical oyster reefs reveals the main species, yet to be named, is related to the ...

Coral reefs are vital to the health of the oceans ... “That success proves that large-scale restoration is possible,” says Mindy Barry, Sheba’s global VP of marketing.

"I care very deeply about our oceans, but I recognize that for those who don't grow up on an island or in a coastal community, people won't understand how important coral reefs are. I'm a big ...