University of Waterloo researchers have pinpointed for the first time how microplastics accumulate in coral reefs, a key step ...

Dead Coral Skeletons Hinder Reef Regeneration by Sheltering Seaweed Sep. 26, 2024 — The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment ...

"This is not the first time that MPs [microplastics] have been found in coral skeletons; however, it is the first time that MP fragments smaller than 300 micrometers have been reported in wild ...

Marine scientists tracked coral colonies in a remote area of the Great Barrier Reef and found that corals previously more ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

Last month set a new record for the hottest January ever documented, surprising climate experts who expected heat to ease up ...

Last month set a new record for the hottest January ever documented, surprising climate experts who expected heat to ease up ...

Coral bleaching happens when corals lose their vibrant colors and turn white. But there’s a lot more to it than that. Coral are bright and colorful because of microscopic algae called zooxanthellae.

Last month was the hottest January on record, blitzing the previous high and stunning climate scientists who expected cooler ...

"Our findings ... emphasize the importance of targeted local management actions." Researchers make 'fascinating' discovery after examining isolated areas of ocean: 'Substantially more work is required ...