The newfound ecosystem is filled with sea crabs, octopuses and gigantic sponges, suggesting it may have been thriving for ...

Coral reefs are some of the most beautiful and biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, covering less than one percent of the ocean floor, but containing a quarter of all marine life. However ...

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our ...

To say that the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef may be understating things ... One possible result: a "functionally extinct" ecosystem by 2050. The reef attracts about ...

Taking a global perspective to find a sustainable future for coral reef and island ecosystems Palau and other Pacific states have abundant coral ecosystems and some of the world’s richest biodiversity ...

The paradox of coral reefs is that, although they are highly diverse ecosystems, contain an abundance of organic material, and are highly productive, they exist in essentially oligotrophic ...

Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems that form in tropical waters ... The algae is what gives coral its beautiful colours. But algae is usually only found close to the surface of the water ...

This ecosystem is teeming with life ... Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean and is known for its beautiful reefs. These reefs are a vibrant underwater world that attracts divers and marine lovers ...

The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems. New research found a rise in the shark population on Ashmore Reef ...