And for weeks on end, reefs in the Florida Keys, the largest coral reef in the continental US, were soaking in 90-plus degree water. That’s well beyond the threshold for bleaching in this region.

Columbia Shallows is a dive site that welcomes divers of all skill levels, with depths between 20 and 30 feet. This location ...

Puhi lau milo is a 4-foot-long, beautiful moray eel that hides in the reef during the day and comes out to feed at night. If you have done a snorkel in Hawai‘i over a shallow lava and coral reef ...

Have you ever wondered what happens beneath the waves while you sleep? Coral reefs are not just static underwater gardens—they are bustling cities that never truly rest, where the rhythm of life ...

These protected areas bring an incredible amount of biodiversity right into the bustling metropolis–including coral reefs.

How scientists are using fish music to protect coral reefs Questioning if fish bay at the moon could lead to ways to protect the ocean's damaged ecosystems. ( Story first aired on All Things ...

Bight Reef is ranked #2 out of 16 things to do in ... you'll find a footpath just offshore near the Coral Gardens ... butterflyfish, parrotfish and spotted moray eels. If you're ...

A range of mostly human forces has precipitated this loss: coastal construction, diseases, pollution, and, increasingly, climate change.Ocean warming is proving to be an endgame for reefs.

The words "coral reef" evoke a riot of color and life. But the ecosystem's disappearing. Now, new evidence points to an ally for the coral reef: a little creature called the sea cucumber.

Scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Marine in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral ...

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk ...

Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says 03:59. Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its ...