The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the ...

A yellowtail parrotfish swims along a coral reef in Miami, Florida. Parrotfish are important for a reef’s health and are frequent visitors here. CREDIT: Coral City Camera. Get the Popular Science ...

This summer, it was all over the media. Driven by the climate crisis, the oceans have now also passed a critical point: The ...

Coral reefs form a vital part of the marine ecosystem, playing host to diverse species and supporting multiple industries, including fisheries, tourism, and recreation. However, these fragile ...

The iconic Ningaloo Reef is in trouble after a a vast underwater heatwave caused a devastating bleaching event. The reef, ghostly white instead of its usual vibrant rainbow of colors, was filmed by ...

The study confirms the success of some actions to restore corals seized from poaching — actions promoted by the UB and the ICM (CSIC) — which have allowed both the survival of the transplanted corals ...