Coral Reefs
Scientists Now Know Why Sunscreen Harms Corals
A new study shows that, when exposed to sunlight, anemones turn a chemical found in sunscreen into a toxin
Mass Coral Bleaching Hits Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Unusually warm waters are stressing sensitive corals, causing the fourth major bleaching event in the last seven years
Designing a More Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
Scientists are sourcing new ultraviolet ray-blocking compounds from algae, seaweed, cyanobacteria and other marine creatures
Researchers Find a Pristine Coral Reef Off the Coast of Tahiti
With rose-shaped corals as far as the eye can see, it is one of the largest healthy reefs on record
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
Fossils From One of the World's First Reefs Can Be Found on Mountains in Nevada
Archaeocyaths were the original reef builders, and one of the best places to see them is in the desert
Bizarre Fish Songs Raise Hope for Coral Reef Recovery
Audio recordings show a once-dying ecosystem has transformed into a lively soundscape
Playing Recordings of a Healthy Ocean Can Help Restore Marine Ecosystems
Scientists are using a 'fake it til you make it' approach to attract animals to coral reefs and other degraded habitats
How Indigenous Stories Helped Scientists Understand the Origin of Three Huge Boulders
Legends spurred researchers to form a theory about Makin Island's distinctively out-of-place rocks
The Planet Has Lost Half of Its Coral Reefs Since 1950
A new study finds dramatic declines in coral reef cover, biodiversity and fish abundance
Scientists Complete the First Map of the World's Coral Reefs
Nearly 100,000 square miles of the organism have been charted in high detail to create a tool for conservationists to help save them
Venomous Sea Snakes That Charge Divers May Just Be Looking for Love
A new study suggests apparent attacks are actually fleeting cases of mistaken identity
You Can Now Explore an Underwater Sculpture Museum in the Mediterranean
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor placed 93 statues of people and plants in a submerged "forest" off the coast of Cyprus
Watch What Happens When a Coral Reef Can't Get Enough Oxygen
In September 2017, divers observed a massive "dead zone" rising to envelop Caribbean coral reefs in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Meet the Reef Expert Collecting Environmental Time Capsules
Collecting DNA in waters worldwide can help scientists figure out which places are the most important for conservation
Unesco Weighs Changes to Stonehenge's Cultural Heritage Status
A new report also cited Venice and the Great Barrier Reef as sites that might be placed on the World Heritage in Danger list
How Algae Communicate
Smithsonian scientist Valerie Paul studies the ways marine biochemicals can potentially help restore coral reefs and create new biomedicine
Will the Oceans of 2030 Brim With Reef Robots and Other Fancy Stuff?
Imagine a world where an Indigenous fisher can get forecasts of local marine life from a smartphone, or robots offer real-time data on coral reef health
The Pandemic Showed What Can Be Done Without Parachute Science
With international scientists barred from traveling, local scientists in the Pacific islands are taking the chance to lead.
DNA Makes Waves in the Fight to Save Coral Reefs
This emerging technique could help scientists understand and anticipate the threats coral reefs face
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