Near an island in the South Pacific Ocean, a bright red sea creature with “canine-like” teeth swam around the coral reef.

Hydrophiinae The Pacific Ocean’s sea snakes, also known as coral reef snakes, are long and colorful. They are one of the world’s most venomous snakes because their bites, though often painless, can be ...

Capable of growing into thickets up to five feet high and more than 30 feet across, staghorn corals produce long, cylindrical branches out of bases anchored to the ocean floor. Staghorn corals can ...

As the ocean changes and coral reefs face unprecedented threats, it is critical to understand coral reef ecosystem dynamics. Sponges play a central role in regulating and sustaining these systems.

More information: Jamie Priest et al, Out of shape: Ocean acidification simplifies coral reef architecture and reshuffles fish assemblages, Journal of Animal Ecology (2024). DOI: 10.1111/1365-2656 ...

Animals respond differently to ocean acidification, and it’s difficult to predict ... For example, corals are vulnerable to acidification, yet they are essential to coral reef habitats that support a ...

We're already seeing the effects as coral reefs collapse, oyster beds disappear and tiny creatures that are important food sources get smaller and weaker. Sign our petition to help protect ocean life ...

Coral reefs are some of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world's oceans, one ...