Corals

A joint report from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and International Union for Conservation of Nature has warned that the Great Barrier Reef is 'in danger.'

Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ label cautiously welcomed by biologists

The corals spawned for the first time since they were planted four years ago.

Watch corals spawn for the first time in this Australian nursery reef

A diver carries out a fish survey on a coral reef.

NGO buys first ever insurance policy for coral reefs in the US

Epaulette sharks can 'walk' on land by shuffling forward on their fins

This mysterious walking shark ‘breaks all the rules’ of survival

Assorted reef fish swim above a staghorn coral colony as it grows on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth

Dolphin poo could be the key to helping coral reefs survive.

Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study

Blue Hole, Belize Barrier Reef

Asexual coral is Belize Barrier Reef's secret weapon for success

08/05/2022

Wind turbines being built at the Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan.

Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive?

06/05/2022

Coral reefs with their extraordinarily vivid colours which range from green, brown, pink, yellow, red, purple or blue.

Scientists have warned that 90% of coral reefs could die in 30 years

20/04/2022

Coral has been observed in the bleaching process.

Coral bleaching process caught on camera for the first time

28/01/2022

The pristine stretch of coral reef is the largest discovered below 30 metres

Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

20/01/2022

All 200 inhabited islands of the Maldives could be submerged by the year 2100, say climate change experts

The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

18/01/2022

Bleached coral in the ocean

Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food

09/01/2022

Scientists are preserving endangered coral in artificial reefs

Scientists battle to save Florida's coral reef from 'mysterious' disease

15/10/2021

A traditional Tongan canoe

Eua Island: The Tongan island tackling climate change

05/10/2021

The coastline of Puerto Rico.

Why has Puerto Rico declared an ecological state of emergency?

03/09/2021

Underwater sculpture of Mazu

Are giant underwater sculptures helping or harming marine life?

13/07/2021

The 3D printed tiles have intricate patterns that mimic brain corals.

3D printing is being used to regenerate Hong Kong’s coral reefs

11/01/2021