Coral reefs are bleaching, dying and becoming sick. Here’s how it's happening and what scientists are doing about it.

The waters off the glittering coastlines of Britain's Caribbean territories have long been a mystery. But now scientists on the first expedition beyond the islands' shallows have discovered an ...

A reef swim changes dramatically when marine life appears nearby. Hawksbill turtles often glide along coral ledges to feed ...

The recent identification of the Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral located at Kadmat Island has brought international ...

World Reef Awareness Day rolls around every year on June 1 to remind us about coral reefs, some of the most vital natural ...

Brittlestars, sea anemones and a catshark among new-to-science species collected during expedition off the Queensland coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...

JEDDAH — Along the southwestern coast of Saudi Arabia is Al-Shuaiba: a majestic scene shaped by coral reefs and a vibrant ecosystem carved by geological history and marine life. These reefs are among ...

The ocean absorbs the vast majority of the excess heat generated by human activity. Average ocean temperatures have risen by ...

An animated otter swims around playfully in a virtual kelp forest as a bright yellow submarine cheerfully guides visitors ...

What lies beneath the surface of the ocean has long fascinated us, transporting us to another world, and a different realm of the imagination. Shafts of sunlight pierce through shifting blue waters, ...

The arrival of a potentially powerful El Niño weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.

The U.S. is renowned for its beach destinations known for vibrant coral reefs, and world-class diving spots. These places ...