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

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Researchers have begun exploring the hidden deep-sea coral reefs off the coast of Florida, uncovering vibrant ecosystems beneath the waves. Footage shows the mesophotic coral ecosystems located on the ...

Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS ...

Offshore wind farms not only deliver clean energy but can also play a vital role in restoring vulnerable ecosystems both ...

Hovering fish aren’t loafing—they burn twice resting energy to make micro-fin tweaks that counteract a natural tendency to ...

An underwater volcano near Tonga revealed how sediment spreads, disrupts marine life, and raises questions about deep-sea ...

Fish make hanging motionless in the water column look effortless, and scientists had long assumed hovering was a type of rest ...

The archipelago includes more than 1,000 islands, all of which offer unique underwater experiences. Tourists get to explore ...

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly ...