The Great Barrier Reef suffered a catastrophic die-off after two back-to-back marine heat waves in 2016 and 2017, a new study finds – and many of its reef communities have been fundamentally changed.

You may well have heard that Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef is dying as warmer and more acidic waters bleach the system's vibrant coral reefs. In fact, a heat wave killed nearly a third of the ...

ABSTRACT: Similar to nearshore systems in temperate latitudes, the nursery paradigm for tropical back-reef systems is that they provide a habitat for juveniles of species that subsequently make ...

Coral reefs, some of the most stunningly beautiful marine ecosystems on Earth, are dying. Ninety percent of them will likely be gone by 2050 due to rising ocean temperatures and pollution. “But it’s ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As ocean temperatures continue to soar, the world’s coral reefs ...

Sometimes, if you want to save the world, you have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. That’s especially true for the Australian scientists who want to restore the Great Barrier Reef to ...

State officials are proposing changes to fishing rules, including the minimum size of certain fish that can be caught, in response to declining reef fish populations. Photo courtesy DLNR State ...

Rosie knows the Lighthouse Reef Atoll like the back of her fin. She calls this atoll home and is a matriarch of the thriving population of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) living there. Her ...

According to a study published in the journal Science Advances this month, the Great Barrier Reef is losing its ability to bounce back from disturbances like coral bleaching, crown of thorns starfish ...

The reopening of Bryan Caswell’s Reef could be described as a triumphant return to the dining scene by one of Houston’s most celebrated chefs after his restaurant was damaged from Hurricane Harvey. If ...