Marine biologists found the new bacteria in the tissue of two soft coral species that live in complete darkness in the Gulf ...

Anyone who is seeking thrilling adventure needs to consider taking a trip to the Cayman Islands, the diver’s paradise. Going ...

Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic ...

In 2008, the IUCN assessed 892 warm-water coral species and determined approximately one-third were at risk of extinction.

Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new ...

The world's biggest coral — an organism made up of about a billion polyps — is about three times bigger than the previous record-holder and was discovered by chance during an expedition off the ...

Oct. 30, 2024 — In the face of increased human pressures and climate change, a team of scientists have launched a new online tool to assist marine managers and restoration experts to bolster the ...

Despite its size, the coral went under the radar until now, with even the local community reportedly not knowing of its existence. Related: World's largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking ...

The team hopes that future studies can test the effectiveness of different treatment methods on other corals. [Related: World’s largest known deep-sea coral reef is bigger than Vermont.] ...

In a stunning discovery, the world’s largest coral has been found thriving in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific ...