The back reef includes the shallow lagoon between the shore and coral reef. This habitat includes small patches of corals, sea grass beds, and sand plains. The back reef is often warmer because of ...

“Nassau groupers depend on their coral reef habitat to survive," said Rachel Silverstein, executive director and waterkeeper at Miami Waterkeeper. “Failing to designate the Nassau groupers' critical ...

A partnership to safeguard globally significant coral reefs. © Paul Mckenzie / WWF-HK Coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of our ocean, but they are home to 25% of its ...

Coral reefs are the most biodiverse habitats in the oceans, and like the trees of a rainforest, the coral structures provide the structure of the ecosystem, within which other plants and animals live.

The 5 acres of artificial reef in the shallow waters of the Cape Fear River will provide new oyster habitat and offer ...

The habitat, now operated by Florida International University, allows scientists to study sensitive coral reefs. By living at the habitat and working at that same depth, researchers can remain ...

Researchers have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs.

CHILD NARRATOR: Reefs in Madagascar are at a serious risk ... but are slowly destroying the habitat of the fish they rely on. This clip was originally from the series Deadly Dilemmas.

The reef, made from 2,100 tons of recycled concrete, will provide habitat for marine life and improve water quality. The project is part of a larger effort to restore the river's ecosystem and ...