A biodegradable graphene-based paste enables secure coral attachment and mineral growth stimulation without using metal ...

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved ...

It was voted as Australia’s Best Beach a few short months ago, but under the surface a dark shift is taking place. An army of ...

For people who are not experts, what are the signs of a collapsing reef system? Firstly, less color, because there’s less ...

Dr. Maarten De Brauwer at Curtin University discovered hairy frogfish have fluorescent lures that glow orange under blue ...

Over the past 15 years, a wave of factory trawling vessels has quietly arrived on British Columbia’s coastline, often ...

If you’re wondering which Cozumel reefs are worth your dive or snorkel time, you’re in the right place. I lived in Cozumel for almost two years and have been diving for over 15. I’ve seen the good, ...

As the ocean changes and coral reefs face unprecedented threats, it is critical to understand coral reef ecosystem dynamics. Sponges play a central role in regulating and sustaining these systems.

A Coral Reef Cure? How a Sea Sponge Compound Fights Malaria by Colleen Fleiss on Jan 14 2025 3:00 PM Listen to this article 0:00/0:00 ...

Researchers in Hawaii used structures that mimic coral reefs to study aquatic life — and they found four new species. The new species are all types of sponges, “grubby little” creatures that ...

There, the 1 1/2-foot-tall single-celled organisms built reefs. When the sponges die -- and they can live for a century -- the next generation grows on top of them.

Coral reef sponges, another captivating subgroup, are integral to the delicate balance of these vibrant ecosystems, showcasing the profound interconnectivity of life beneath the waves. In the backdrop ...