Scientists will use the instrument to explore how climate change is affecting the ability of coral to survive.

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

A new handheld microscope lets scientists monitor coral health in real time, underwater, without harming reefs.

The ocean may be nature’s single greatest gift to humanity. It provides about half of the oxygen we breathe, feeds billions of people, supports countless jobs in every corner of the globe, and absorbs ...

The diver-operated microscope — called the Benthic Underwater Microscope imaging PAM, or BUMP — incorporates pulse amplitude ...

Tropical coral reefs encrust the coastlines of islands and continents near Earth’s equator but this zone, which has offered sufficient light and warmth for corals to evolve over hundreds of millions ...

Beyond corals, the tool has widespread potential for studying other small-scale marine organisms that photosynthesize, such ...

Finally tonight, a look under the sea. Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage.

The course brings students directly into the heart of the dynamic interactions between coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass ...

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk ...

Soft corals in the West Philippine Sea and Benham Bank in the Philippine Rise, which are under threat from China, are among ...

Seagrass beds and coral reefs serve as cradles of life beneath the sea, forming the foundation for Vietnam’s incredibly rich ...