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.

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

High ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching, which results from the disruption of the relationship between corals and their symbiotic algae, an increasing concern as global temperatures rise.

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

Rising ocean temperatures are affecting 77% of the coral reefs in 74 countries. Bleaching occurs when colorful algae, known ...

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

Armed with scrub brushes, young scuba divers took to the waters of Florida’s Alligator Reef in late July to try to help corals struggling to survive 2023’s extraordinary marine heat wave. They ...