On occasion, it is of vital importance to consider how little we know about the spinning rock we all live on. Take coral ...

Volcanic islands, such as the islands of Hawaii and the Caribbean, are surrounded by coral reefs that encircle an island in a ...

Volcanic islands, such as those in Hawaii and the Caribbean, are often fringed by coral reefs – ring-shaped structures that ...

Ancient coral fossils from the remote Seychelles islands have unveiled a dramatic warning for our future—sea levels can rise ...

As the world celebrates World Snorkeling Day today, there’s no better time to dive into India’s most captivating underwater ...

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

New research indicates reef passes — channels that cut through coral reefs and serve as conduits for ocean water and nutrients — are shaped by island rivers.

Climate change endangers Tuvalu's islands, leading to mass migration to Australia, with hundreds already seeking safety from ...

The world-first climate visa agreement will grant permanent residency status to 280 Tuvaluans per year as the island nation ...

In the study, researchers said the Honaunau Bay now has an average of 51 sea urchins per square meter. This is considered to be the highest recorded density on coral reefs anywhere in the world.

Tropical coral reefs encrust the coastlines of islands and continents near Earth’s equator but this zone, which has offered ...