Coral
U.S. Warship Found in 'Astounding Condition' After 160 Years on Sea Floor
The ship sank during the Civil War on New Year's Eve 1862, killing 16 on board.
Tan Is Officially the Least Popular Color in 'Among Us'
After an update expanded the color options in "Among Us" from 12 to 18, the game's developer has revealed the popularity ranking of the different outfits.
Fossil Likely 300 Million Years Old Found by Litter-Picking Paddleboarders
The Rubbish Paddlers said it was "amazing" to know that what is now Scotland used to be located near the equator with "beautiful corals like this one."
Coral Reef Taller than Empire State Building Found on Great Barrier Reef
The new coral reef, measuring 1,600 feet in height, is the first to be discovered in more than 120 years.
Deep-Sea Coral Gardens Discovered by Researchers in Underwater Canyons
Researchers discovered the coral gardens using a remotely operated vehicle known as SuBastian.
These Coral Have a Unique Survival Strategy to Recover From Deadly Events
The findings are some rare good news for corals around the world, which are facing numerous severe threats.
Part of Great Barrier Reef Unlikely to Recover From Climate Change
A scientist told "Newsweek" he was shocked to find some and coral communities have vanished completely since 1928.
Great Barrier Reef Is Becoming a 'Theme Park,' Tour Operator Warns
"The tourism industry, desperate to maintain tourist numbers, is looking beyond the natural beauty of the reef because it's not quite what it was," said dive operator Tony Fontes.
First 'Extreme Corals' at Great Barrier Reef Mangrove Lagoons Discovered
"The presence of corals in these extreme mangrove habitats challenges our understanding of the conditions some corals are capable of living in," researcher Emma Camp said.
Climate Change Damaging Great Barrier Reef's Recovery
Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing coral reefs around the world today.
Exploring the Deep Sea Coral Reefs on Ocean Mountains
Some 5,000 feet beneath the surface of the sea lies a world of weird and wonderful species.
The Beach From DiCaprio Film 'Destroyed' By Tourists
Four-fifths of the coral around the island has been destroyed.
The Great Barrier Reef Is Showing Signs of Recovery
Coral reefs around the world are facing a number of threats which are devastating coral populations.
Coral Could Be Adapting to Rising Water Temperatures
A new study indicates that coral is fighting for its own survival in the face of climate change.
Great Barrier Reef Is Losing Its Ability to Recover
Coral reefs around the world are coming under increasing environmental pressures.
Hawaii Bans Some Sunscreens to Protect Coral
Coral reefs need all the protection they can get, but will coral reefs ever be safe in the face of rapid climate change?
Great Barrier Reef Has Nearly Died Off Multiple Times
But today's threats are far more intense than those of the past.
Can CRISPR Help Preserve The Great Barrier Reef?
By using a tool known as CRISPR-Cas9, scientists may be able to identify corals that are genetically predisposed to survive as the climate changes around them.
Heat Wave Kills One-Third of the Great Barrier Reef
Rising water temperatures are killing corals—but researchers think we can stop the die-off.
Police Arrest 7-Year-Old Boy
Now his mother is claiming her first-grader was caught in a case of cop abuse.
Bacteria Hitches a Ride on Your Trash, Killing Coral
This dynamic duo is another deadly threat to coral reefs. But people can do something about it.
Could Killing Starfish Save the Great Barrier Reef?
The hungry critters are eating away at the reef and there's no good way to get rid of them.
How Warming Ocean Temperatures Are Killing Coral Reefs
"There's just no time for these systems to recover."
Mexico Protects Largest Ocean Reserve in North America
Dozens of species in the reserve cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Deep-Sea Corals Glow to Survive in the Ocean's Darkness
New research shows corals can re-emit sunlight as a red-orange glow.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Suffers Mass Bleaching
Two thirds of the coral reef—designated a world heritage site—have been damaged, according to aerial surveys.
Engineered 'Super Coral' Could Survive Climate Change
Coral bleaching is decimating the globe's sea life, but some experts believe tapping the latest technology could reverse the trend.
Oil From BP Spill Still Degrading Historic Shipwreck
Researchers found that oil altered microbial communities living in these artificial reefs deep beneath the sea.
Lab-Bred Coral Reproduces in the Wild for First Time
The coral were produced from sperm and egg harvested in the wild.
Robot Built to Identify and Kill Starfish That Destroy Coral
Watch out, crown-of-thorns starfish.