A two-year experiment found that coral reefs could endure in heated water better than expected—with one huge caveat.

Rising temperatures are pushing many species to the brink, alongside disease, pollution and unsustainable fishing.

"The decline of coral reefs is concerning, as it threatens not only biodiversity but also the safety of island communities, ...

However, coral reefs are in grave danger, with many facing a growing ... Coral reefs in the Caribbean have been hit hard by ...

Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction due to climate change, a new report said on ...

Heat stress also remains high in the Caribbean and South China Sea. In response to the bleaching record, scientists have called a special emergency session on coral reefs to be held at the ...

Thomas DeCarlo is an assistant professor at Tulane with an extensive background studying coral reefs across the globe. His ...

Called the "rainforests of the sea" for their dazzling biodiversity, coral reefs cover less than 1% of ... centuries places Great Barrier Reef in danger." A 2018 underwater heat wave killed ...

The 'Reef Adapt' ... Researchers Use the Sounds of Healthy Coral Reefs to Encourage Growth of a New Species of Coral Larvae Oct. 23, 2024 — Healthy coral reefs echo with a chorus of grunts and ...

STORY: Once vibrant in color... much of the world's coral reefs have turned completely white. "This is the biggest coral bleaching event on record." In an exclusive interview with Reuters ...