Latest about coral reefs
Great Barriers: Reefs First Line of Coastal Defense
Coral reefs are an amazingly effective first line of defense for coastal communities.
Flowers of the Sea: Photos Reveal Beautiful Anemone
The amazing diversity of sea anemone, stationary animals that typically live on the seafloor or coral reefs and are related to corals and jellyfish, comes to light in stunning images.
As Coral Bleaching Continues, Reefs in Peril (Op-Ed)
Opinion Can anything stop the global collapse of coral reefs?
Google Street View Unveils Two New Undersea Locations
Google street view has added an image of whale sharks and an underwater museum to a set of undersea images of the planet.
Corals Trap Light to Help Algae Friends
Corals rely on the photosynthesis of algae for oxygen. To make sure algae get the light they need, coral tissue traps and redistributes sunlight.
New Fiery-Red Coral Species Discovered in Peruvian Pacific
In the clear waters off the coast of Peru, researchers have found a stunning new red coral species that was not previously described by scientists.
In Images: Fiery-Red Coral Species Discovered in Peruvian Pacific
A fiery-red coral species has been discovered off the coast of Peru.
