In a succession of studies published this week and last month in the journals PeerJ and Zootaxa, researchers at Hawai'i ...

Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

Coral reefs rely on a symbiosis between the coral itself and dinoflagellates, which harness sunlight to produce sugars, which they provide to the coral in return for protection and a place to grow.

A US-BASED think tank says the multination rivalry in the South China Sea has destroyed nearly 28.3 square kilometers (sq km) ...

Swimming robots play a crucial role in mapping pollution, studying aquatic ecosystems, and monitoring water quality in ...

A new invasive species threatens Kāneʻohe Bay's fragile coral ecosystem, sending state officials scrambling for a solution.

Researchers are designing a global real-time monitoring system to help save the world's coral reefs from further decline, primarily due to bleaching caused by global warming.

A study found a 3,000-year coral reef growth standstill in the Gulf of Eilat. Tectonic shifts and sea-level changes caused ...

Biosphere bubble diving is a revolutionary experience that lets you immerse yourself in underwater worlds like never before.

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...