But they're in danger of dying off. The planet has already lost 50% of its coral in the last 30 years. If the rest go, the consequences would be dire. Sea life has the most to lose. Coral reefs ...

New study reveals that coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a surprising 3,000-year "shutdown" in growth, from about 4,400 to 1,000 years ago, likely due to a temporary drop in sea level ...

Coral reefs trap microplastics due to their mucus. Researchers confirmed that coral mucus acts as an adhesive.

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo ...

If you've ever spent time snorkeling or scuba diving in a healthy coral reef, you've likely been enchanted by the magic of ...

The loss of corals may dramatically impact a diversity of sea life that depends on Alaska corals, and many undocumented areas of coral growth may already be damaged beyond repair. It's critical that ...

the framework of the coral reef is filled with sediment and cemented with calcite and aragonite. If sea level changes, the reefs become exposed to corrosive rainwater that dissolves the unstable ...

Because the fish are used to human presence, many visitors also liked getting such a close-up view of the sea life – though others found this a bit unnatural. To reach the Coral Gardens ...

It tells of a time 125,000 years ago, when a modest increase in Earth’s temperatures caused ice sheets to melt and global sea levels to surge. The height of the coral — which can grow only ...

Corals are foundational for ocean life. Known as the rainforests of the sea, they create habitats for 25% of all marine organisms, despite only covering less than 1% of the ocean's area.

It can power hurricanes and downpours. It can also harm the health of coastal marine areas and sea life – coral reefs suffered their most extensive bleaching event on record in 2024, with damage ...