The arrival of a potentially powerful El Niño weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.

Natassja Lewinski, Ph.D., associate professor of chemical and life science engineering in VCU’s College of Engineering, is among the researchers working to understand how corals heal. Credit: Virginia ...

Researchers fear another hot summer could further cripple Florida’s already struggling coral reefs - Decades of warming ...

A new project in the Caribbean is setting out to save coral reefs – and the world. The Ocean-Shot Project, spearheaded by climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan, launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, ...

New research shows rising ocean temperatures may cause corals to lose oxygen and die before bleaching becomes visible during ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Several meters underwater off the coast of Bonaire, a small island in the south ...

Researchers have identified a new pathway by which sugar is released by symbiotic algae. This pathway involves the largely overlooked cell wall, showing that this structure not only protects the cell ...

On June 1st, the world celebrated World Reef Awareness Day 2025 under the urgent theme: “Bringing Corals Back to Life.” This day highlights the indispensable role coral reefs play in sustaining marine ...

As Hurricane Fiona left a swath of destruction across the Caribbean and North Atlantic this past week, it was a reminder of the devastating power of coastal storms. Scientists are predicting more ...

The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already ...