A specialized sponge that works to slurp up pollutants, and then release them as desired, may present a reusable, low-cost solution.

Saudi Arabia has officially assumed leadership of the International Society for Reef Conservation (ICRI) Secretariat, marking a pivotal moment in the global fight to protect coral reefs. The move was ...

The location is known for its extensive biodiversity and pristine coral reefs. Known as a diver's ... the wreck's become home to several vivid corals, sponges, and marine life.

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new ...

Purple sea fans swaying in tune with the water, juvenile fish darting playfully among the reefs, and the occasional, rare sighting of eagle rays gliding through the water is what makes snorkeling St.

These functions provide vital benefits to both human communities and coral reef ecosystems. The research, conducted by an international team of marine scientists from the UK and Australia and led by ...

Sea sponges are important sources of biological compounds, since they are unable to move autonomously, and have to protect themselves through chemical means. ‘#Seasponge surprise! #Girolline ...

New research reveals significant transformations in fish communities on the Great Barrier Reef, the World's largest coral reef ecosystem. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email ...

Life on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing big changes in the face of climate change and other human-caused pressures, a new study reveals. From food security to controlling seaweed and even ...