Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode—and almost all will do so if global warming hits 2°C, according to a new study in the western Atlantic. An international team, led by ...

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...

Besides preserving and growing coral species, the Maui Ocean Center features a Living Reef Exhibit in its large aquarium. Courtesy photo/Maui Ocean Center At one of the largest saltwater aquarium ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Coral ecosystems throughout the world's oceans are essential to countless water lifeforms, but they're increasingly facing several serious threats. An unlikely helping hand is ...

Marine biologists sampling coral reef waters multiple times a day have shown how they shape surrounding marine life.