Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...

Scientists call for a major acceleration in coral assisted evolution research to help reefs cope with rapidly warming oceans.

New research reveals how coral species traits and population patterns can mean the difference between a reef that regenerates ...

The crustaceans eat algae which would otherwise block the needed sunlight, giving the corals space to grow and settle.

Miami — Marine scientists in Miami are hoping to restore Florida's coral reef by taking coral from Honduras and crossbreeding it. "It's the first time ever in the world that an international cross of ...

Climate-driven disturbances such as marine heat waves are rapidly reducing coral cover and degrading reef ecosystems ...

The first major assessment of coral near busy Port Everglades in a decade has led scientists to a surprising discovery: one of the world’s busiest channels is also home to millions of corals, ...

Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year. For the first time, an ...

Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions have been highly political issues since the terms went mainstream nearly three decades ago. Despite scientists and researchers warning world leaders that a ...

Hidden reef sounds reveal oxygen production patterns, helping scientists track coral reef health in real time.

These maps show where coral reef restoration along the coasts of Florida and Puerto Rico would protect against more than $391 million in total damage to property and lost economic activity annually.