Off the coast of Papua New Guinea, a "dwarf"-like sea creature with spotted eyes swam around a reef. It darted into a nearby ...

Probiotics has become a buzzword among nutritionists and wellness gurus. But did you know that coral reefs benefit from probiotics too? These probiotics might not come in a brightly colored bottle ...

The broad-barred goby (Gobidion histrio) in the coral Acropora nasuta. The coral is in contact with the toxic seaweed Chlorodesmis fastigiata. Toxic seaweed might be a coral’s worst nightmare. So what ...

The coral larvae, when in an attempt to find a place to settle, can smell the difference of a healthy reef to the damaged one, an interesting study reveals for the very first time. Reason for this is ...

A coral species believed to be extinct, Rhizopsammia wellingtoni, believed to be extinct for 24 years was recently ...

The Great Barrier Reef is suffering its third mass bleaching event in five years. It follows the record-breaking mass bleaching event in 2016 that killed a third of Great Barrier Reef corals, ...

Researchers are working to prove that coral-eating fish spread corals’ symbiotic algae in their feces. If they’re right, it could open new opportunities for helping struggling reefs cope. By Derek ...

At a time when the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reefs are facing unprecedented destruction, researchers in Australia have found a small ray of hope for the fish that make the reefs their home.

How can you tell a healthy reef from an ailing one? According to new research published in Science, if you’re a fish or a young coral, then you can tell by the chemical signals of the surrounding ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. An 18-year study revealed that repeated episodes of severe ...

Repeat coral bleaching caused by rising sea temperatures has resulted in lasting changes to fish communities, according to a new long-term study. Repeat coral bleaching caused by rising sea ...

Lego has announced one of its latest sets for adults: a tropical aquarium with a hefty price tag. The Lego Icons Tropical ...