Among other things, coral reefs have an image problem: their beauty is hidden under the waves — and so is their destruction from a rapidly warming climate. That’s why in 2014, College of Charleston ...

Lord Howe Island lies in the middle of the ocean, about 700 kilometers northeast of Sydney. It's covered in lush forest and ...

Scientists are uncovering a hidden layer of coral reef ecosystems, one dominated not by visible marine life, but by vast and ...

If you’ve ever watched old ocean documentaries and wondered why reefs don’t look that colorful anymore, you’re not alone. Much of what we remember was filmed with powerful artificial lights, careful ...

At 1.5C of global warming, up to 90% of coral reefs could be lost. The next few months could be a defining moment ...

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching, a process where heat disrupts the relationship ...

This Earth Day, media and travel sectors are converging on conservation, with documentaries, eco-lodges, and community-led tourism initiatives showing how travel can directly support environmental ...

Hidden beneath the waves, massive coral colonies are being discovered through a global citizen science project, racing ...

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