Corals

World oceans were warmest in 2019 than any other time in recorded history: Study

Over the 6 decades past, recent warming was 450% that of earlier warming — a big increase in rate of climate change effects.

Ocean calls: Dead coral reefs are beings saved one musical number at a time

A healthy coral reef is very noisy, with swimming fishes, crackling shrimps and this attracts other fish.

Warming oceans cause further damage to corals, Oz downgrades outlook to 'very poor'

91 percent of the coral reef had been bleached at least once during three bleaching events of the past two decades

Scientists induce spawning of Atlantic coral in Florida lab for the first time

Scientists could apply the same technique to dozens of species, opening up a world of new possibilities.

Rising ocean temperatures kills 60 percent of Guam's coral reefs in Pacific Ocean

A multi-agency Guam Coral Reef Response team monitors and tries to revive the island’s reefs.

World Oceans Day 2019: Glimpses of life and tides in the intertidal, shores and underwater

Here is a glimpse into the wonders of the underworld that we don't get to see too often enough.

Hawaii's super corals: Hardy corals unfazed by pollution lend hope for dying reefs

A 1.5 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures could see 70-90% of Earth's coral reefs vanish.

El Niño has rapidly become stronger and stranger, according to coral records

El Niño's change in behaviour has serious implications for societies and ecosystems around the world.

Coral reefs form halos that can be seen from space – scientists finally know why

Unlike corals that undergo bleaching, halos are formed when corals are healthy and thriving.

Great Barrier Reef is being reshaped by global warming for good — except it's bad

Healthy corals need 10 years to recover after major damage — ten years they probably don't have.