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What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine. Coral reefs aren’t just ecosystems—they’re treasure troves of unknown microbes producing powerful chemical compounds. Scientists say losing reefs could […]
Embrace the sun, protect the sea. World Sustainability Foundation, Naturalwave and Roncalli Viaggi join forces to protect coral reefs. Coral reefs in crisis: a marine treasure at risk Coral reefs […]
Horniman photo display shows hope for endangered corals. A new photographic display highlights the connections between the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ scientific breakthroughs in coral reproduction, and coral reef restoration […]
Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point? Tropical coral reefs cover less than 1% of the seafloor, yet support 25% of all marine species. They are […]
Coral reefs could feed millions if we let them rebuild. The world is now home to about 8.3 billion people and millions still do not have enough nutritious food. As […]
Coral bleaching in Mauritius. Authors: Anusha Devi Nawoor, PhD – Environmental Scientist, Tunley Environmental Nora von Xylander, PhD Coral reefs, often referred to as the ‘Oases in the Desert Ocean’, […]
Protections account for around 10% of fish stocks on coral reefs. New research from the University of Sydney shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10 percent of fish […]
Genetics provide key to fight crown-of-thorns starfish. Scientists are one step closer to combatting coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a University of Queensland study into the pest’s genetics. In a world […]
CSA Ocean Sciences signs franchise agreement with Reef Arabia. CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a prominent marine environmental consulting and survey company headquartered in Stuart, Florida, USA, has recently inked […]
Plastic pollution on coral reefs mostly comes from fishing activities, Nature study finds. In a paper published in Nature, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, University of São Paulo, University of […]
Marine Instruments’ dFAD recovery project prevents them from reaching coral reefs. Since 2021, the galician company has been collaborating with the NGO The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the recovery of […]
Coral disease tripled in the last 25 years. Three-quarters will likely be diseased by next century. Deadly coral disease is spreading as global temperatures warm, and it’s likely to become […]
Scientists discover deepwater pristine reefs in the Galapagos. Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR)—the first of their kind ever to be documented […]
How seaweed has been misleading scientists about reef health. For decades, scientists have looked to seaweed as an indicator of the health of coral reefs lying underneath. But what if […]
Toward a new era of reef solutions. The scope and scale of threats facing coral reefs demand new ways of approaching the questions that need to be answered in order […]
New decision tool to help restore coral reefs. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have used mathematics to guide decisions on growing coral to help restore the Great Barrier Reef. Their […]
Fathoming the hidden heatwaves that threaten coral reefs. In April to May 2019, the coral reefs near the French Polynesian island of Moorea in the central South Pacific Ocean suffered […]
Heat resistant corals in western Pacific. Ocean warming is driving an increase in the frequency and severity of marine heatwaves, causing untold damage to coral reefs. Tropical corals, which live […]
Technology allows scientists to track lost nets on coral reefs. When fishing nets are lost or abandoned, they can drift at sea, threatening marine life. Fish aren’t the only animals […]
Bleached coral reefs continue to supply nutritious seafood giving unexpected hope for millions. Researchers studying coral reefs damaged by rising sea temperatures have discovered an unexpected ‘bright spot’ of hope […]
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