A diver discovered the heinous piece of vandalism on a magnificent colony of plate coral, and not for the first time.

A. Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ — known by the common name of Coral Bark Maple — is the small tree with the outstanding orange ...

An international research team led by marine biologist Prof. Dr. Maren Ziegler from Justus Liebig University Giessen (JU) has ...

From towering mountains to vibrant coral reefs, our planet is adorned with breathtaking wonders sculpted by the forces of nature over millions of years. These natural marvels are proof of Earth’s ...

South Florida is home to the only barrier reef in the continental United States. But does it matter to people on land that ...

Ever seen a place where nature just decides to show off? Welcome to the Twelve Apostles. These limestone towers have been ...

South Florida is seeing a wave of new cars, but they won’t add to traffic or lengthen anyone’s commute. That’s because the cars are made of marine-grade concrete and were installed ...

American Samoa doesn’t make it onto many bucket lists, and that’s precisely what makes it extraordinary. Tucked into the ...

Seeing coral reefs can color one’s monochrome view of the ocean forever. In the pink of health — and red, blue, green and ...

Strung like pearls across the turquoise waters, the islands of Tea Table Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Windley Key, Plantation Key, and Indian Key collectively create the village of ...

Elkhorn and staghorn coral are functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any ...

For many, diving in a coral reef is a life-changing experience, and these destinations are sure to provide an otherwordly view that will make an impact.