A new study shows how connected coral reefs in Fiji stay healthier when fishing pressure and pollution are reduced together.

Coral reefs may seem like paradise, but they are being degraded by a range of global and local factors, including climate ...

Signs instruct beachgoers to avoid walking or standing on coral because coral is alive and easily damaged by such actions. Other advice includes choosing sunscreen that’s free of reef-harming ...

Coral reefs may seem like paradise, but they are being degraded by a range of global and local factors, including climate ...

Climate change, pollution and ocean-dependent industries are slowly damaging coral reefs around the world. There's something else -- something seemingly innocent -- that could be contributing to the ...

University of Sydney marine biologists have identified a devastating combination of coral bleaching and a rare necrotic ...

Coral reefs help our oceans’ teeming biodiversity survive the impacts of climate change. They also protect communities from severe storms and hurricanes. What happens to corals when 40% of the world’s ...

Global warming has had a more devastating effect on some of the world's finest coral reefs than previously assumed, suggests the first report to show the long-term impact of sea temperature rise on ...

It’s more than 100 feet long, at least 300 years old and visible from space. The world’s largest coral has just been discovered in the southwest Pacific Ocean, scientists announced Wednesday. The mega ...

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest organic ...