New research examined coral restoration projects worldwide to calculate what it would actually cost to bring back what’s ...

The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ...

As coral bleaching and deaths become more widespread globally, experts are re-evaluating the benefits of restoration missions ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata ...

Coral reefs are some of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world's oceans, one quarter of all marine species spend some portion of their life on a reef.

“Malaysians often overlook the importance of coral reefs as habitats for many fish species that are vital to our food security,” Ng said. “Without healthy coral reefs, our fish stocks could ...

Now Ningaloo Reef ... coral polyps expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae algae. They appear to do this to avoid further tissue ...

For some time now, stationary underwater acoustic recorders have been used to log the ambient soundtracks of coral reefs as their inhabitants vocalize, eat, dig dens, or otherwise produce noises.

Dr. Muller says the tools and technologies being used to restore Florida’s coral reef is giving her hope for the future. “So although we have lost over 90% of our corals over the last several ...