Coral reefs are pivotal for the sustenance of life but an NGO's well-meaning effort to create an artificial reef in the late ...

When hundreds of eerily perfect circles were discovered on the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, theories abounded about what ...

The coral, a Pavona clavus, measures 34 meters across, 32 meters long, and 5.5 meters tall, making it 12 meters larger than America’s previous record holder from American Samoa. An underwater ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet - it is also one of the most vulnerable. This ...

Discover how coral reef decline, driven by climate-induced bleaching, threatens marine fisheries and global livelihoods.

The search for long-lost shipwrecks, downed aircraft and even rare species of coral and fish could become easier thanks to an ...

It covers an area of 5.7 million square kilometres with marine biodiversity and unparalleled underwater scenery. Needing urgent conservation efforts, this important ecosystem is facing real threats to ...

Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities, according to new research using novel underwater infrared cameras. Artificial light can ...

AI is transforming how we explore and understand the underwater world. These smart robots are opening new possibilities for discovery, from protecting marine ecosystems to finding resources in the ...