Power and publicity trump protection in large marine protected areas
Nations have just one more year to reach the global marine conservation goal to protect 10 percent of the world’s...
New study reveals the Great Barrier Reef is struggling to produce new coral
The Great Barrier Reef is struggling to create new coral. Scientists at James Cook University just published a...
Loophole allows 1M tons of sludge to be dumped on Great Barrier Reef
The world's largest coral reef is facing a major sludge crisis. Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority...
Can the Cayman Islands save the Caribbean’s remaining coral reefs?
A rehabilitation program for coral reef species has proven to be successful for an ongoing project to combat a...
This stunning underwater art museum is now open in the Maldives
British environmental artist Jason deCaires Taylor recently completed his latest work, and it's his most stunning...
University of Queensland wants to drop “bommies” on the Great Barrier Reef
Experts at the University of Queensland are experimenting with a new way of saving Australia's Great Barrier Reef...
Belize Barrier Reef recovers and is removed from UNESCO ‘In Danger’ list
Thanks to a comprehensive conservation effort, the exceptionally diverse Belize Barrier Reef has recovered so much...
Florida coral reefs plagued with mysterious disease
With coral reefs under threat worldwide, researchers in Florida are racing to understand and treat a mysterious...
Australia is investing over $377 million to save the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef provides $6.4 billion AUD to Australia's economy every year — and the government just...
Scientists made a liquid ‘umbrella’ to protect coral reefs from sun damage
Researchers have crafted a new liquid substance that can be sprayed onto the surface of the water above vulnerable...
You can own one of six lighthouses for about $10K — here’s how
If you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, here’s your chance. The...
Rising ocean temperatures are cooking the Great Barrier Reef to death
Australia's Great Barrier Reef offers dramatic evidence of the reality of climate change. Scientists have found...
Hawaii aims to ban coral reef-killing chemical sunscreens
For a long time we've been told to slather on sunblock to protect our skin from harsh ultraviolet radiation, but...
Ancient city constructed on a coral reef remains the only one of its kind
On the island of Pohnpei, Micronesia rest the remarkable ruins of Nan Madol, the only ancient city ever constructed...
Malaysia just established a massive 1-million-hectare marine park
After over 13 years of negotiation and planning between conservation groups, the government, and the fishing industry,...
Intricate laser-cut wooden sculptures resemble spiraling coral reefs
Joshua Abarbanel's beautiful wooden sculptures combine natural materials with marine inspiration. His latest...
The Florida Keys reef has ‘pretty much gone to hell,’ says scientist
Marine scientists have been keeping a close eye on the health of coral reefs in the Florida Keys, where acidic...
Scientists discover a 600-mile-long coral reef in the most unlikely place
You might think a 600-mile long coral reef is something that wouldn’t go unnoticed, but that’s exactly what’s...
World’s largest underwater restaurant installed in the Maldives
Looking for a unique dining experience on your next trip abroad? The Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives just...
Microsoft co-founder destroys protected Cayman Islands reef
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is coming under fire for an accident involving his massive 300-foot yacht, which...
14 Stunning photos of the Earth remind us how important conservation is for all of us
Great Barrier Reef Comprised of nearly 3,000 reefs and islands and stretching over 1,400 miles, The Great Barrier...
Noah Oasis Skyscraper transforms offshore oil rigs into vertical bio-habitats
The skyscraper would function on three levels: it would address the urgency of damage control when it comes to...
8 Ton Volkswagon Beetle Sculpture Joins 400 Other Objects in an Artificial Reef in Mexico
Although typically associated with the more benign variety of consumer, the Beetle is nonetheless a popular icon...
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor Builds an Incredible Coral Reef from Sunken Statues
We probably don’t have to mention the life-threatening conditions natural reefs are under today due to human...
Solar-Powered Electric Coral Reef Station Stimulates Coral Growth
The electric coral reef station floats between areas that require coral reefs to dissipate storms near coastlines....
Atelier Fernandez & Serres’ Residential Block Mimics Pink Mediterranean Coral Reef in France
Located directly on the waterfront, the six-story tall building is almost entirely encased by the wavy concrete...
Australian Coal Port Expansion Will Hasten the Great Barrier Reef’s Death, Activists Say
Photo via Shutterstock With an apparent disregard for warnings from scientists, fishermen and even UNESCO, Australian...
Reef Arabia Plants 3D Printed Coral Reefs to Restore Persian Gulf Marine Life
Coral reefs only cover about 0.1 percent of the world's ocean surface and they’re still disappearing at an alarming...
Half of World’s Coral Reefs Destroyed in Last 30 Years, According to New Survey
Half of the world's coral reefs have been destroyed over the past three decades, according to a recent Catlin Seaview...
Scientists to Use Google’s Underwater Street View to Better Understand Coral Reefs
The beauty of Google Street View is that it can instantly transport you to faraway places, giving you an on-the-ground...