During its evolution, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas ... (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), closely resembles the reef's rocky, algae- and coral-encrusted bottom, where it lies in wait for ...

For example, hawksbill turtles eat lots of sea sponges, which would otherwise out-compete reef-building corals. So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of ...

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

The Marshall Islands has designated coral-rich waters around two of its remotest Pacific Ocean atolls as a marine sanctuary, ...

The country is putting two of its most remote atolls, Bikar and Bokak, under protection from fishing, covering 48,000 square ...

Stingrays, turtles, lobsters and lots of brightly ... many advise that you wear water shoes). Bight Reef, at Coral Gardens, is another marine life haven popular with Turks and Caicos travelers.