A scuba diver until age 79, Georgette Apol Douwma photographed reefs around the world and then transformed her images into dazzling kaleidoscopic designs. Photographer Georgette Apol Douwma’s ...

Exclusive before and after photos reveal how recent bleaching near Australia’s Lord Howe Island has dramatically changed the region’s coral reefs. May 11, 2024: These healthy, fluorescent corals—lit ...

You may have heard that coral reefs are being threatened by human activity. For instance, the Fight for the Reef campaign aims to raise awareness about how proposed increases in shipping traffic and ...

Orbital imagery is a powerful tool for a wide variety of scientists. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists are developing a ...

The declines are largely due to reduced coral cover. The fate of coral reefs around the world remains grim should global warming continue at its current rate, according to new research. Coral reefs ...

On June 1st, the world celebrated World Reef Awareness Day 2025 under the urgent theme: “Bringing Corals Back to Life.” This day highlights the indispensable role coral reefs play in sustaining marine ...

Corals and the ecosystems they house face a multitude of threats. Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.

This story was co-published with Grist as part of their Proof of Concept video series profiling the science and scientists behind some of the environment’s most surprising research. While the Gulf of ...

Tim Lamont receives funding from the Royal Commission of 1851 and the Fisheries Society of the British Isles. Gita Alisa receives funding from Friends of Lancaster University in America and Sheba Hope ...

Tropical coral reefs cover less than 1% of the seafloor, yet support 25% of all marine species. They are also incredibly ...

Proof of Concept is a video series profiling the science and scientists behind some of the environment’s most unexpected research. This story was co-published with Science Friday. While the Gulf of ...