Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.

When El Niño developed in 2016, warming up the Pacific Ocean, it killed off a third of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef.

(left) The lead author of the study surveys a coral reef in Kāne‘ohe Bay, Hawai‘i (image: Shayle Matsuda). (middle) Colonies of the study species, Montipora capitata, releasing gametes during a ...

Scientists still have a lot to learn about these marvelous bivalves that play important roles in coral reefs across the ...

It’s a bit of a brave move to get somebody with a conservation background asking quite strong and pointed questions on ...

It’s a bit of a brave move to get somebody with a conservation background asking quite strong and pointed questions on ...

Morning: Start your day with a snorkeling adventure at some of the Maldives' most famous coral reefs, such as Banana Reef or ...

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Research reveals that coral larvae combat high temperatures by lowering their metabolism and boosting nitrogen uptake, averting bleaching. This adaptive strategy enhances their survival by conserving ...

Also dubbed "reef-safe" or "coral-safe," it's considered to be eco-friendly in that ... damaging its DNA and killing it off ...

For marine enthusiasts, the park's rich coral reefs provide some of the best snorkeling in the region. Off Ofu’s pristine ...

Parrotfish are a group of 90-odd species found in coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky areas around the world, with the ...