The hard version of coral polyps produces limestone that is used to form layer after layer of a rigid coral skeleton. Groups ...

As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough ...

Study of 286 gall crabs from 14 genera reveals orange-red fluorescent patterns help camouflage crabs against coral reef ...

Discover the vibrant underwater world with this stunning footage of coral reefs, sea turtles, and schools of colorful fish. Dive into the crystal-clear waters to witness the breathtaking marine life ...

Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations ... major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) ... Red Coral Colonies ...

When Victoria Glynn came to Panama to study the effects of extreme ocean temperatures on coral reefs at the Smithsonian ...

World Reef Awareness Day 2025 highlights the coral reef crisis and the urgent need for global conservation action.

As a reddish dawn broke over the tiny, coral-rich Greek archipelago of Fournoi, Manolis Mytikas's wooden fishing boat slowly ...

Some of the most colorful sea animals that live beneath the waves are bright, beautiful ... and deadly A rainbow underwater ...

Whale sharks, Rhincodon typus, are the largest fish in the world. They can trace their ancestry to the Jurassic and ...

The Fernbank Museum in Atlanta debuts "Turtles," an exhibition that focuses on the anatomy, behaviors and resiliency of turtles, including several species from Georgia ...

As the world prepares to celebrate World Ocean Day, National Geographic is making waves with the premiere of Ocean with David ...