National Geographic scientists recently discovered the world's largest coral colony in the southwest Pacific Ocean, deemed the "mega" coral. The National Geographic Society's Pristine Seas team ...

Researchers and tourism operators are alarmed as a survey of the WA coast after an intense marine heatwave reveals ...

The larva grows into a coral polyp, then a colony that matures and releases larvae that colonize other rocks. In time, it helps to create one of nature’s most spectacular ecosystems: a coral reef.

A new Community-Based Coral Restoration Area (CBCRA), established in South Maui, is offering damaged corals a chance to ...

Researchers at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School have found new guidance that will help elkhorn coral survive when ...

Alarming levels of coral bleaching have been recorded off Australia’s western coast, scientists said Wednesday, turning huge chunks of a celebrated reef system a sickly dull white. A months-long ...

Coral reefs are very much the rainforests of the oceans. Not only are they diverse communities, but the coral skeletons - like trees - contain potentially long term records of climate. Aa Aa Aa ...

13. #2009 Pachyphyllum: Most rugose corals were solitary, but a few grew in colonies. 14. #1416, 62 & 1405, species of Favosites: These specimens show the structure of a tabulate colony. Notice the ...

Coral colonies have started to grow across in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port which are now being nurtured and studied through a ...

The coral colony was initially identified by De Silva when he arrived at the venue back in 2019 for a dive outside the breakwater. Upon discovering this marvel, De Silva made it his responsibility ...