Coral Reefs

Latest about coral reefs

Fungus Clavaria Zollingeri

Vivid Violet Coral Decorates Woodlands

By Nina Sen published

Stunning coral is a widely-distributed species of fungus.

Planet Earth
a newly discovered species of Caribbean crustacean is named after Bob Marley

Stir It Up: Naming of Caribbean Reef Parasite Creates Controversy

By Lily Whiteman published

Paul Sikkel and reggae star Amlak Tafari discuss the recent controversy of naming a parasite after Bob Marley.

Animals
coral mapping

Flying Drone Captures Underwater Images of 300-Year-Old Coral

By Tia Ghose published

A tiny flying drone has captured images of 300-year-old coral surrounding an island that is part of American Samoa. The new technique could be used to map the world's reefs.

Planet Earth
Coral of Back reef of Ofu in American Samoa

New Clues Emerge On How Corals Bleach

By Joseph Castro published

Climate Change
Coral reef panorama

Explore the World's Coral Reefs with Google Street View

By Tanya Lewis published

Animals
Google Maps, Caitlin Seaview Survey

Photos: Underwater Google Street View Reveals Stunning Corals

By Live Science Staff published

The amazing underwater images will help researchers measure the health of coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef.

Plants
Melissa Roth examines coral fluorescence.

Taiwan's Coral Reefs and Other Hidden Gems

By Melissa Roth published

Melissa Roth reflects on her research trip to Taiwan.

Animals
table coral

Flat-Topped Coral Shows Up in Hawaii

By Laura Poppick published

The table coral is common across the Indo-Pacific Ocean, but rarely appears around Hawaii. Marine biologists have now discovered a colony off the coast of Oahu for the first time.

Animals
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Dazzling New Coral Species Discovered

By Megan Gannon published

Animals
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In Photos: Stunning New Coral Species of Polynesia

By Megan Gannon published

Animals
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