Our oceans are becoming dangerously acidic impacting the fish and shellfish we eat and the beaches we swim on, says a leading researcher ...

The crustacean known as the shrimp is closely related to lobsters and crabs, but it has plenty of variety within its more ...

The “large, conspicuous” animals are often seen by divers in the Galapagos Islands but went misidentified for over 180 years ...

Coral reefs are large underwater structures formed by colonies of corals—tiny marine animals that build hard skeletons—and they support diverse marine life like shrimp, fish, and crabs. The Great ...

Where do you go when you’re a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural “beauty salons,” lively ...

From groundbreaking research to the beauty of marine sanctuaries teeming with life, these images shine a spotlight on the ...

This study measured the growth rate of coral reefs in Honaunau Bay, Hawaii, using on-site data gathering and aerial imagery. Researchers found that the reefs are being eroded by sea urchin populations ...

A new study published inThe American Naturalist sheds light on the peculiar phenomenon of “grazing halos”—ghostly, vegetation ...

Photo shared by Dandadhar Sarma Once at the cave entrance, researchers followed a stream for roughly 260 feet. Along the way, they found lots of bat guano, very little plant life and some fish.

Up to 7% of initial body length "We wanted to know how environmental conditions affect the growth of coral reef fish," said Versteeg, who described clownfish as "excellent research subjects for ...

Lower abundance of coral reefs fishes could be attributed to the disappearance of live corals, increase of algae coverage, low habitat complexity and strong wave exposure at upwelling stations.