In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built slowly by animals that appear ...

The researchers used satellite heat-stress data to see how far the impact has gone globally. They predicted that 51% of the world's coral reefs suffered moderate or worse bleaching. 15% were dying or ...

Rising sea temperatures are causing coral reefs around the world to bleach. For the first time, a research team at the Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) at the Technical University ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last week, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), a global partnership and forum of 100-plus governments, NGOs, and other ...

Mother and daughter citizen scientists find what is believed to be the largest coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef and possibly in the world.

Coral reefs are known for their vibrant, rainbow-hued colors. They are vital to 25% of ocean life, even though they only make up less than 1% of the planet’s surface. They provide food and shelter for ...

Coral reefs have long been losing their color due to bleaching, but a recent uptick has caused nearly all of the world's reefs to be damaged. A record-breaking amount of marine life fell victim to the ...

Coral bleaching is usually triggered by heat stress caused by increased water temperatures and UV radiation, but can occur due to other factors such as changes in water quality. 1. Change in ocean ...

Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year. For the first time, an ...