A coral reef in Honolulu, Hawaii. Half of global coral coverage has disappeared since the 1950s. Donald Miralle via Getty Images Imagining a coral reef might bring to mind scenes teeming with fish, ...

Scientists have discovered 20 potential new species at some of the deepest points of the Pacific Ocean, which is expected to increase after final DNA analysis. The species were identified using 13 of ...

New research from Simon Brandl at UT’s Marine Science Institute challenges a long-held belief about coral reefs. Coral reef in the Maldives. Credit: Jordan M. Casey/University of Texas at Austin.

A new study links grazing halo patterns in coral reefs, as well as those in other patchy habitats, to the spatial patterns of the shelter habitat itself. The researchers found that grazing halos are ...

Coral reefs are Earth’s most diverse marine ecosystems and a beloved tourist destination. Now, new research reveals that they ...

Hawaiian coral reefs may face unprecedented ocean acidification within 30 years, driven by carbon emissions. A new study by University of Hawai‘i researchers shows that even under conservative climate ...

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Coral reefs help our oceans’ teeming biodiversity survive the impacts of climate change. They also protect communities from severe storms and hurricanes. What happens to corals when 40% of the world’s ...