The study, by Mote Marine Laboratory, connects increased harmful algae blooms with the long-term acidification of Florida’s ...

A new study by Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota has revealed a potential link between red tide algal blooms and long-term ...

Scientists have discovered a remarkable new form of symbiosis — a bacterium that lives inside a single-celled organism (a ...

When Palacio and her team examined coral reefs after the 2015–2016 heat wave, they found that particular corals called ...

Deep in the Solomon Islands, researchers have made a stunning discovery—a massive sea creature so large it can be seen from ...

The Great Barrier Reef is known for its biodiversity, breathtaking coral formations, and importance in marine life. Learn why ...

Marine heat waves are causing record-breaking ocean temperatures that kill animals and impact ocean-based industries.

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

Coral reef research has focused on the twin evils birthed by record-high greenhouse gas emissions: warming oceans and increasingly acidic seawater. These global threats are caused by seawater ...

Giant clams are vital for coral reef ecosystems ... When ocean temperatures rise, giant clams expel their symbiotic algae. Without the algae, the clams can starve. Additionally, overfishing ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to 4.5 feet in length and weigh over 700 pounds, making them icons of ...

“Understanding their genetics and ecology helps us better understand the coral reef ecosystem ... When the ocean water becomes too warm, the clams expel the symbiotic algae from their tissues. Without ...