The Mangareva Islands are about 1,600 kilometers southeast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. They get their name (which means ...

Application of an advanced dating technique establishes the first precise construction timeline for houses built out of coral ...

Hidden reef sounds reveal oxygen production patterns, helping scientists track coral reef health in real time.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Great Barrier Reef stretches for 1,429 miles just off Australia's northeastern coast. Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty ...

Climate-driven disturbances such as marine heat waves are rapidly reducing coral cover and degrading reef ecosystems ...

After a disastrous year for coral reefs in which abnormally high ocean temperatures served a fatal blow to many of the vital underwater ecosystems, researchers have found a glimmer of hope off the ...

It’s more than 100 feet long, at least 300 years old and visible from space. The world’s largest coral has just been discovered in the southwest Pacific Ocean, scientists announced Wednesday. The mega ...

Coral reefs help our oceans’ teeming biodiversity survive the impacts of climate change. They also protect communities from severe storms and hurricanes. What happens to corals when 40% of the world’s ...

The plan was part of an executive order issued in 2023 that set an ambitious timeline to build a coral pipeline to restore ...

Australia’s biggest natural wonder is a huge draw for tourists and fish alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s most famous reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest organic ...