Seeing this coral for the first time was unforgettable,” Watling said in an accompanying statement. “Its long, flexible ...

The coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface. The species earned its nickname because the coral’s “hairy” looking branches and upright, ...

A new species of coral has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean, and University of Hawai'i researchers have given it a fun ...

A team of researchers, including an expert from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, discovered a new species of deep-sea coral ...

New study reveals that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have withstood four consecutive and intensifying marine heat waves, ...

Most corals in the Atlantic Ocean will soon stop growing. Many are already dying, leaving shorelines and marine ecosystems ...

As marine biodiversity diminishes at an alarming rate, the scientific community is harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology to breathe new life into our oceans. Among the most promising ...

The study’s findings contained evidence that the memory response is likely connected to tiny microbial communities that live among the corals, and understanding how that works is important for future ...

As coral reefs decline at unprecedented rates, new research has revealed that some coral species may be more resilient to warming temperatures than others.

The Florida Aquarium, in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) and its Coral ...

OSU coral researcher Alex Vompe off the north shore of Mo'orea (photo by Mackenzie Kawahara). CORVALLIS, Ore. – Some coral species can be resilient to marine heat waves by “remembering” how they lived ...