By looking at the microbial communities that live on corals, our research uncovered a crucial role that fishes play in protecting coral reefs. We also discovered that these fishes together with clean ...

Did you know coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean but support 25% of marine species? This shows how vital these ecosystems are. Exploring the 10 best island reefs around the world reveals ...

Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS ...

Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published July 8th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Casey ...

A newly published study shows that nutrients from seabird droppings boost the growth of algae in coral reefs in the Seychelles - helping to feed and ...

A new diver-operated microscope is revolutionizing coral research by allowing scientists to observe photosynthesis and microalgae behavior directly in the ocean. Developed by UC San Diego’s Scripps ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...

Little Cayman's reefs are still reeling from 2023’s global coral bleaching event, a report from the Central Caribbean Marine ...

For people who are not experts, what are the signs of a collapsing reef system? Firstly, less color, because there’s less ...