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

Marine conservation brings profound benefits, and Indigenous peoples and coastal communities should play a key role in ...

Last week, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), a global partnership and forum of 100-plus governments, NGOs, and ...

Back in 2016, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finalized a long-in-the-works plan to manage the ...

The Importance of Coral Reefs Coral reefs are often referred to as the 'rainforests of the sea' due to their immense biodiversity. These underwater structures are not only vital for marine life but ...

Beneath the shimmering blue surface of our oceans lies a world of color and life so breathtaking it almost feels otherworldly ...

Earth's hottest year. As summed up by World Meteorological Organization Secretary General Celeste Saulo in her foreword to ...

Imagine diving beneath the waves into a world bursting with color—where intricate coral structures form underwater cities ...

Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are ...

Coral reefs around the world are in the middle of the worst mass bleaching event in history that started in January 2023. New data released this week shows that 84% of coral reefs have been bleached ...

In the Caribbean, Great Barrier Reef, the Red Sea, and Florida, the reefs have suffered near-complete bleaching. Worldwide, ...

Scientists are alarmed by the ongoing crisis, with deteriorating conditions harming marine life in the tropics and beyond ...