Researchers study effects of coral bleaching on Western Australia's reefs Researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA), the ARC…

Aerial and underwater surveys to be conducted As coral bleaching strikes the Great Barrier Reef for the second year in…

Scientists publish interactive map Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University are…

As much as 35 percent of the reef has died After intensive aerial and underwater surveys, about 35 percent of…

The current spate of coral bleaching in Australian waters is preventing baby common damselfish from learning how to identify which…

The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing coral bleaching on an unprecedented scale, and scientists have voiced much concern about…

Some recent surveys have shown how the rising temperature of the seawater has led to severe coral bleaching at Australia's…

I love all the different species of wrasse, and I thought I knew them well, but this one was a…

The importance of corals and coral reefs for life on our planet is well-known, that's why it's not surprising that the…

Whether you are diving close to home or venturing overseas, there are many easy ways you can become a more…

I normally plan my travel meticulously, paying special attention to the season and the lunar tidal cycle. I find this…

Bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata (Pallas, 1766) The bearded fireworm is a marine bristle worm that lives throughout the tropical coastal waters of…

Diving with sharks in Fiji In my opinion, every single person should experience a shark dive just once. It can…

Ivana OK: What are you by profession?  I’m a marine naturalist. In a complete leap of faith, I moved to…

Looking at wonderful, colourful, tropical coral reefs, many people believe that the organisms responsible for these structures are plant based.…

We have had a hectic hurricane season here in the Florida and Caribbean region, which can have a big effect…

Number of World Heritage sites affected by climate change almost doubles in three years According to a report published by…

In spite of global warming, reefs could change but remain the same Although the world’s coral reefs are under threat,…

Complex underwater structures catch coral larvae Scientists have discovered that coral larvae are dependent on their parents. By creating nooks…

Beautiful coral reefs are priceless to divers and snorkelers. The intrinsic value of dipping below the waves, leaving the stress…

Engaging the diver to protect and restore reefs For several years, scientists have observed more and more instances of coral…

For the first time, scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have observed separate populations of corals diverging in…

Important details found in calcium carbonate skeletons of corals The calcium carbonate skeletons of corals retain important details about their…

The third global spate of coral bleaching currently taking place may affect almost 38 percent of all the coral reefs…

Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems in the world. Similar to tropical rainforests, they are the most biologically diverse…