ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands—Thirty-five feet deep in clear turquoise waters, a three-foot-long yellow underwater robot maneuvers over a coral reef at a popular snorkeling site named Tektite.

The task force leading U.S. efforts to preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems recognized the coral reef and fisheries conservation work of three University of Guam Marine Laboratory researchers.

Tropical reefs might look like inanimate rock, but these colorful seascapes are built by tiny jellyfish-like animals called corals. While adult corals build solid structures that are firmly ...

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council moves forward on reopening the Oculina Bank coral reef. The council will host public meetings before making a formal decision. The Oculina Bank, named ...

The turquoise water of Hōnaunau Bay in Hawaii, an area popular with snorkelers and divers, is teeming with spiny creatures that could erode the reef past the point of no return, new research has ...

In 2024, three of the Marine Lab’s scientists—myself, Peter Houk, PhD, and David Burdick—received national recognition from the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force for our service.

PETALING JAYA: Coral reefs, often known as rainforests of the sea, are more than just a haven for marine biodiversity.

HONAUNAU, Hawaii — The turquoise water of Hōnaunau Bay in Hawaii, an area popular with snorkelers and divers, is teeming with spiny creatures that threaten to push the coral reef "past the ...

Research shows that coral reef growth in Hōnaunau Bay, popular with snorkelers and divers, has suffered an alarming slump. In addition to the influx of sea urchins, the coral was already ...

A QUT researcher has observed a rare ocean phenomenon off the coast of Timor-Leste revealing a surprising ally in the fight for coral reef survival: giant, gelatinous plankton known as pyrosomes.

To build truly resilient reefs, we need to embrace true diversity. Canon's partnership, alongside Coral Spawning Lab’s expertise allows us to do just that, by enabling us to breed corals and ...

In a statement, the PCG said that the mission, conducted by its Marine Science Group (PCG MSG), was done following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to protect and restore the fragile ...