Ocean acidification can cause reckless behavior in coral reef fish. But researchers say that coral reef environments have large chemical variations daily, which can offer recovery time for fish.

Dr. Jacob Allgeier, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, employs a unique tool in his research on the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems: fish ...

Coral reef ecosystems are much more complex than a controlled laboratory environment, so it is not clear how fish feces would affect corals in their natural environment, Carsten Grupstra ...

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures ...

The first involved collecting the small fish from coral reefs in the wild. “To do this, we use an anesthetic solution made from clove oil, which puts fish to sleep,” Brandl explained.

Understanding how fishers fish on coral reefs can inform fishery management strategies Study on spearfishing in the Caribbean Date: July 31, 2017 Source: Dartmouth College Summary: A study of ...

Increasing fishing too quickly can cause coral reef ecosystems to collapse, new CU Boulder-led research finds. The new study, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, ...

A healthy coral reef supports many species of fish, as well sea turtles, soft corals, and invertebrates such as starfish, squid, and shrimp. Image credit: Sue Palminteri/Mongabay.

Consider this coral reef off the U.S. Virgin Islands recorded in 2013, when it was thriving. Snapping shrimp pop bubbles. Whales and fish call out.

The foundation of massive, flashy and dazzling coral reefs may be a group of fish almost too small to see. New research suggests a group of fish species called cryptobenthics are the fuel that ...

The reefs provide a home for many fish and attract tourists to the communities along the shore. It’s no secret that our waters have been in danger for a long time now and we hear about these ...

The artificial reefs would attract more fish and provide a good habitat for the marine life, said Suzanne Parsons-Stymiest, spokeswoman for St. Tammany Parish, which is supporting the proposal.