Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does their damage cause such concern and outrage? What drives people to go to great lengths to protect and restore them? Of course, it's partly because of ...

Coral reefs are under threat right now due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures. Scientists are studying the healthiest ...

What makes a coral or rocky reef appear beautiful? A recent University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study found that beauty is strongly linked to both the number of species and the presence of especially ...

When you think of Hawaii, you likely can't help but visualize never-ending aquamarine waters, lush forests, and coffee farm tours alongside scenic vistas. However, the Aloha State's offerings don't ...

Tom Puchner and Sonja Napetschnig built the Coral Sailors Initiative to turn cruising snorkelers into reef scientists. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the Caribbean island of Bonaire, visitors not only witness the beauty of the reefs but can also help improve their health.

Newswise — A recent study led by UNCW Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology Matthew McLean, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), explores what makes a ...

Australia is home to some of the world's most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia's southern coastline, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef.