It’s not seaweed. They’ve been called the “lungs of the sea.” And while certain marine microbes could also compete for that ...

Coral reefs may look similar at first glance, but their shapes, locations and structures reveal how they form – and how vulnerable they are.

Do you know which is the largest coral reef in the world? Explore why the Great Barrier Reef holds this title, along with its ...

Which ocean has the maximum number of islands in the world? Explore why the Pacific Ocean holds this record, along with its ...

As a devoted ocean swimmer, I've learned to accept the risk of exploring an ocean that is not my natural habitat.

The ocean covers more than two-thirds of the planet and remains one of the most unexplored and mysterious environments on ...

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Discovering The Maldives Through Its Local Islands. For expats living in Doha, the Maldives is one of the closest true tropical escapes, just a short flight away, yet worlds apart in colour, pace and ...

Every year, World Wetlands Day 2026 is observed on February 2 around the world to celebrate the unique semi-aquatic ecosystems around the globe ...

Overfished coral reefs are producing far less food than they could. Researchers found that letting reef fish populations recover could boost sustainable fish yields by nearly 50%, creating millions of ...

Coral reefs are often described as biodiversity hotspots, but new research shows they also act as powerful regulators of the microscopic life in the surrounding ocean. A new study led by Dr. Herdís G.

Dr. Herdís Steinsdóttir deploying an instrument near the reef in Eilat to record water currents, allowing her to keep track of the direction of sea currents. A new study shows that coral reefs don’t ...