Reef "beauty salons" staffed by tiny cleaner fish aren t just for parasite removal they may also shape the microbial life of ...

As coral reefs undergo a fourth global mass bleaching event, marine scientists have been studying whether new reefs might ...

Cleaner fish shape coral reef health by affecting where and how microbes spread. Removing them changed fish behavior.

As baby corals float in the currents, they can expand their species’ range. But can they get to climate refuges fast enough ...

But tourism can replace fishing in the economy, helping preserve coral ... no fish at all. “Mingaw,” one fisherman called, as the trap broke the surface. Empty. I winced as small jellyfish ...

While theme parks, water parks, national parks and beaches are top draws, why not consider adding in an aquarium visit?

Where do you go when you’re a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural “beauty salons,” lively ...

Tropical reefs might look like inanimate rock, but these colorful seascapes are built by tiny jellyfish-like animals called ...

The hard version of coral polyps produces limestone that is used to form layer after layer of a rigid coral skeleton. Groups ...

When Victoria Glynn came to Panama to study the effects of extreme ocean temperatures on coral reefs at the Smithsonian ...

Another gem of Palau's archipelago, Eil Malk Island, is famous for its diverse marine life and pristine waters. The island is ...