Coral Reefs

Latest about coral reefs

Vivid Violet Coral Decorates Woodlands

By Nina Sen published 25 November 13

Stunning coral is a widely-distributed species of fungus.

Planet Earth

a newly discovered species of Caribbean crustacean is named after Bob Marley

Stir It Up: Naming of Caribbean Reef Parasite Creates Controversy

By Lily Whiteman published 25 October 13

Paul Sikkel and reggae star Amlak Tafari discuss the recent controversy of naming a parasite after Bob Marley.

Animals

Flying Drone Captures Underwater Images of 300-Year-Old Coral

By Tia Ghose published 23 October 13

A tiny flying drone has captured images of 300-year-old coral surrounding an island that is part of American Samoa. The new technique could be used to map the world's reefs.

Planet Earth

Coral of Back reef of Ofu in American Samoa

New Clues Emerge On How Corals Bleach

By Joseph Castro published 5 September 13

Climate Change

Explore the World's Coral Reefs with Google Street View

By Tanya Lewis published 20 August 13

Animals

Photos: Underwater Google Street View Reveals Stunning Corals

By Live Science Staff published 20 August 13

The amazing underwater images will help researchers measure the health of coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef.

Plants

Melissa Roth examines coral fluorescence.

Taiwan's Coral Reefs and Other Hidden Gems

By Melissa Roth published 14 August 13

Melissa Roth reflects on her research trip to Taiwan.

Animals

Flat-Topped Coral Shows Up in Hawaii

By Laura Poppick published 9 August 13

The table coral is common across the Indo-Pacific Ocean, but rarely appears around Hawaii. Marine biologists have now discovered a colony off the coast of Oahu for the first time.

Animals