More than 40% of corals monitored near an island in the southern reef were killed last year, according to a new study. Find ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

Scientists found a free-living coral species actively travels toward blue light resembling its natural habitat and moves like ...

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...

These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of tropical coral reefs. But these animals don’t bulk up on a high-protein diet. Instead, they ...

Become a coral hero and make a positive impact while traveling in Costa Rica by assisting local efforts with vital coral reef ...

Coral reef research has focused on the twin evils birthed by record-high greenhouse gas emissions: warming oceans and ...

Researchers are urging policymakers to take action in light of 'catastrophic' damage to the world's largest coral reef system ...

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center partnered with Erinn Muller, a research representative on Florida Keys National ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

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