Coral reefs may look similar at first glance, but their shapes, locations and structures reveal how they form – and how vulnerable they are.

Many different species of rays for sale at a market in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. (Samantha Sherman/Simon Fraser University) (CN) — Of the 1,199 species of rays and sharks on the planet, Samantha ...

It is a remarkable survivor of an ancient aquatic world -- now a new study sheds light on how one of Earth's oldest reefs was formed. Researchers have discovered that one of these reefs -- now located ...

Research published today in Nature describes upheaval among fish and invertebrate communities after a marine heatwave hit Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea in early 2016. The IMAS-led study ...

Get up close to animal at the Newport Aquarium's newest exhibit this weekend, a walk-through Coral Reef Tunnel.The 60,000-gallon walk-through exhibit lets you get an up-close view of the animals ...

The Aquarium of the Pacific reopened to the public on Sunday, June 14, allowing a reduced number of guests to enjoy its latest addition: a reimagined Tropical Pacific Gallery featuring new exhibits ...

Coral bleaching refers to the process by which coral lose their bright, vibrant colors and turn white. This happens when coral get stressed and “expel” the microscopic bacteria that live on them and ...

Sally Keith receives funding from NERC. This research was supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (Rachel L. Gunn, grant number NE/L002604/1), with Rachel L. Gunns studentship through ...

It is a remarkable survivor of an ancient aquatic world – now a new study sheds light on how one of Earth's oldest reefs was formed. Researchers have discovered that one of these reefs – now located ...

The Aquarium of the Pacific reopened to the public on Sunday, June 14, allowing a reduced number of guests to enjoy its latest addition: a reimagined Tropical Pacific Gallery featuring new exhibits ...