A study found a 3,000-year coral reef growth standstill in the Gulf of Eilat. Tectonic shifts and sea-level changes caused ...

This is a fossilized coral — one of dozens scattered across the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles. It is a piece of history, hidden in plain sight. It tells of a time 125,000 years ago ...

Swim through seagrass meadows, explore ancient history and observe dugongs among coral reefs — an awe-inspiring world beneath ...

Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive ecosystems on Earth ... We are able to study past examples of rapid change from many time periods and regions. Together they show how ancient reef ...

Oct. 23, 2024 — Healthy coral reefs echo with a chorus of grunts and purrs from fish feeding, looking for mates, or defending their territories, underscored by the persistent crackling of ...

A team of environmental scientists at Duke University, working with colleagues from the University of New South Wales, the ...

TASS/. Employees of the State Forestry Administration in the southern Chinese province of Hainan have for the first time discovered the remains of ancient coral reefs in the island's coastal zone ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo ...

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele, emphasised the importance of healthy coral reefs for his country's survival. "Our survival depends on healthy coral reefs, so this ...

Reestablishing the ancient coral reefs of the island are the aim of a pioneer project underway to revitalise our shores Working to understand the marine environment of Cyprus, once local scientist ...

In short, it comes down to this: if there is any hope of saving the world’s beleaguered coral reefs it emanates – to a surprisingly large extent – from the pioneering work being carried out ...