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 ...

The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis. These vital ecosystems, home to a quarter of all marine ...

A team of marine scientists from the University of Sydney has published the first peer-reviewed study documenting the ...

Palau reefs are hosts to over 300 species of coral, nine species of sea grass, and 2,000 species of fish. Each member of this ecosystem depends the others to survive. When one piece of the link is ...

coral reefs, and all human-made sites such as fishponds, rice paddies, reservoirs and saltpans. These lands are critical to people and nature, given the intrinsic value of these ecosystems ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo ...

Taking a global perspective to find a sustainable future for coral reef and island ecosystems Palau and other Pacific states have abundant coral ecosystems and some of the world’s richest biodiversity ...

Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people.

The scientific research project, published by the United States Geological Survey, claims corals could be the key to ...

Marine scientists highlights the complex interplay between heat stress, disease onset and coral mortality. They found that 66 percent of the colonies were bleached by February 2024 and 80 per cent by ...