A coral, or reef-forming organism, is a marine animal that thrives in warm, shallow waters. These incredible underwater ...

On an expedition to the Solomon Islands, divers affiliated with National Geographic have found the world’s largest single ...

Coral larvae assimilate more nitrogen and trade it to their algae symbionts for glucose under elevated temperatures ...

Various groups are now growing baby corals for transplantation into the world's disappearing reefs, but they need a hand. A ...

Explore the discovery of a massive coral in the Solomon Islands, visible from space and teeming with marine life ...

Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.

High ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, which results from the disruption of the relationship between corals and their ...

This method will ensure corals of greater genetic diversity, which will confer more resilience in the face of threats. Read ...

Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened ...

Rising temperatures are pushing many species to the brink, alongside disease, pollution and unsustainable fishing.

The study shows that coral reefs have the potential to adapt and survive in changing climates if carbon emissions are reduced ...