Researchers at the University of Miami are hoping that hybrid corals, created by breeding local corals with those that thrive ...

They live in the ocean’s coldest, darkest depths, far from sight — but cold-water corals are far from safe. In a first-of-its ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

The Oculina Bank coral reef, found nowhere else in the world, is thousands of years old and habitat for species of grouper ...

The colorful coral snake is the most venomous snake in Arizona. Here is the best way to avoid coral snakes and what to do if ...

This is what a healthy coral reef looks like: colorful, varied, and full of life. But in recent years, the Great Barrier Reef — the largest living structure on the planet — has been hit by a ...

Vietnam’s first marine protected area, Nha Trang Bay, has lost nearly 200 hectares (494 acres) of coral reef since its ...

In Hollywood Beach, you can take a selfie with a mermaid, help restore coral reefs, and snorkel an underwater museum—all in a ...

NOAA recently reported that the largest coral bleaching event on record is impacting 84% of the world’s reefs, including the ...

Soft corals, which are members of the class Octocorallia, are major components of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.