In April 2019, a marine heat wave struck a coral reef on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia, killing much of the coral and the beneficial algae that colonized it. This "bleaching" event reduced ...

The plan was part of an executive order issued in 2023 that set an ambitious timeline to build a coral pipeline to restore the ailing reef. Now labs are scrambling to shuffle funding or risk losing ...

The study, published in Coral Reefs, tests how winters influence coral sensitivity to bleaching—either priming them to cope with heat stress or leaving them more vulnerable in the subsequent summer.

Nine individuals are honored as the "most beautiful natural guardians" at a recent award ceremony in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Nine individuals were recently honored in Beijing as ...

An international consortium of scientists has uncovered new insights into coral ecosystems, revealing that different coral species host their own ...

At Six Senses Laamu, marine biologists are as integral to the barefoot luxury experience as the sommeliers and chefs. Just beyond the overwater villas sits the Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in ...

The recent oil spill near could have ripple effects for shrimpers, crabbers, oystermen, and charter captains across Terrebonne-Lafourche. Here’s what to know about documenting losses and filing claims ...

Coral barrier reefs are notoriously beautiful due to their vibrant colors and majestic structures teeming with life. But while these important underwater havens provide a paradise for snorkelers and ...

In public finance, some costs are politely kept off the books. The ocean has long been one of them. Governments often speak ...