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

A new documentary, ‘Reef Builders,’ explores how coral reefs around the world have been decimated by climate change—and the ...

This is according to a rapid assessment expedition led by Conservation International with New Zealand Geographic.

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

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 ...

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

Global ocean research needs to shift priorities to ensure the health and well-being of our oceans, and by extension, humanity ...

We differentiate between urgent and vital ocean science research priorities. While the urgent will continue to demand our attention—the next coral bleaching event, the latest fisheries collapse ...

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