Coral Reefs

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We Finally Know Why Florida's Coral Reefs Are Dying, and It's Not Just Climate Change

By Rafi Letzter published

Hot water is killing Florida's coral reefs. But it's not the only factor bleaching them white.

Climate Change
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Coral Reefs Have 'Halos,' and They Can Be Seen from the Heavens

By Mindy Weisberger published

What's the story behind reefs' mysterious "halos" of empty sand?

Animals
Indonesia islands

What Is the Coral Triangle?

By Jennifer Leman published

The Coral Triangle is the most biodiverse ecosystem in the world and is home to a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, colorful corals and vibrant tropical fish.

Animals
thwaits glacier

These 7 Expeditions Could Reveal Some of Earth's Biggest Secrets in 2019

By Adam Mann published

What new mysteries will scientists unravel about Earth in 2019?

Antarctica
Underwater bubbles

Here's What Photosynthesis Sounds Like Underwater

By Laura Geggel published

Plants
table coral

What Are Coral Reefs?

By Rachel Ross published

Animals
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85 Miles of Atlantic Coral Reef Stayed Hidden Until Now

By Mindy Weisberger published

A marine expedition recently discovered a previously unknown coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean.

Animals
Staghorn coral under crashing waves.

Are These Corals Feeding, Or Is This an Underwater Dance Party?

By Kimberly Hickok published

Just need to add some music and we've got a party.

Rivers & Oceans
The island of Bonaire is a popular diving destination.

Another Tropical Paradise Enacts a Sunscreen Ban

By Stephanie Pappas published

The island of Bonaire follows Hawaii's lead.

Planet Earth
A man applies zinc sunscreen to his face.

Hawaii Is Banning Sunscreen to Protect Corals. But What About Your Skin?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Don't worry, you can still hit the beach.

Health
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