HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii researchers said ground water flowing into the ocean at just the right amount can boost the growth of coral reefs but too much can be harmful. The ...

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they ...

New research in the southwestern part of Hawai'i Island shows that identifying and protecting marine ecosystems both down-current and up-current of coral reefs, specifically areas where coral larvae ...

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Carly D. Kenkel has received funding from NSF, NOAA, The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, the Mary Gard ...

In 2023, Florida saw record-breaking ocean temperatures, alarming scientists and causing severe damage to the state’s coral reefs. And even though it’s only spring, waters are warming up. “As far as ...

Coral reefs provide habitats rich in biodiversity and offer protection against flooding. Climate change threatens their existence if sea-level rise (SLR) outpaces the ability of coral reefs to grow ...

Scientists from the Indian Ocean nation of the Seychelles are working to explain how vital seabirds are to the health of coral reefs. Camilla Labonte, a Masters by Research student in marine ecology ...

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A record-setting marine heat wave stripped huge portions of Florida's coral reef of their colors in 2023, triggering the ninth and worst mass bleaching event in the Caribbean. Temperatures soared for ...

From quick hits to deep dives, this Mashable series cuts through the noise to explain what on Earth is going on and what you should know about it. A coral farm in the Bahamas is proving that the most ...