Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when faced with marine ...

Sea urchins have mixed reviews in the saltwater aquarium scene. Some people love them because they are fascinating to watch ...

Scientists have uncovered that fish biofluorescence a captivating ability to glow in vivid colors has ancient roots stretching back over 100 million years. This trait evolved independently in reef ...

These "mud balls" attract and neutralize harmful pollutants and bacteria, improving water quality around the resort’s coral reefs and reducing the impact of algae blooms that can suffocate coral. By ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In the ...

Coral reefs exposed to extreme temperature swings are more resilient to heat stress and better equipped to survive climate ...

Some corals produce chemicals called diterpenoids that have shown promise in fighting cancer and reducing inflammation, but ...

Scientists have warned that the planet crossed the global boundary for ocean acidification around the year 2020, according to a new study.

South Australian beaches have been awash with foamy, discolored water and dead marine life for months. The problem hasn't gone away; it has spread.

A record amount of sargassum piled up across the Caribbean and nearby areas in May, and more is expected this month, ...

Benham Bank has “high biodiversity and pristine state of reefscapes,” a recent University of the Philippines Diliman Marine Science Institute (UPD MSI) study states. Located near the eastern coast of ...