Active volcanic sea vents that are teeming with life were recently discovered in the Gulf of California, the first to be found in this area. They were discovered by the Monterey Bay Aquarium...
In an attempt to strengthen its coral reefs, Biscayne National Park, in southern Florida, has proposed a 10,522 acre marine reserve where boats and fishing would be off limits. Snorkeling and...
Researchers studied coral reefs the whole length of the Great Barrier Reef in order to gain a more accurate understanding of how rising ocean temperatures and higher levels of acidity are affecting...
New research suggests that climate change may not be causing the current decline in the Caribbean coral reefs. Instead, deforestation and overfishing are the likely original culprits.
Scientists, concerned by the worldwide decline of corals, are turning their attention to viral diseases that could be contributing to coral endangerment.
