Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coral reefs perform many important functions, such as buffering coastlines and providing habitat for one-fourth of all marine ...

New robotic systems like the Deployment Guidance System are revolutionizing coral restoration by planting seedlings faster and more cheaply than human divers. At the same time, global initiatives are ...

Florida’s corals are in trouble. Whether from disease, pollution, increasing user pressures, heat-induced bleaching or other climate-related stressors, the near 360-mile stretch of coral reef is in ...

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In response to the significant environmental challenges facing the Great Barrier Reef, Red Cat Adventures, a leading eco-tourism operator in the Whitsundays, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment ...

Climate change is severely impacting coral reefs globally, including Florida's reef, which is vital to the state's economy and provides significant flood protection. Florida's coral reef has ...

A human rights-based approach to coral reef protection could ensure governments are held to account for safeguarding marine ecosystems and empower local and Indigenous communities to demand ...

Citizen science initiatives worldwide are increasingly vital for monitoring and restoring coral reefs, with projects integrating advanced tools like AI image analysis and environmental DNA sampling.

UNEP is helping the global tourism industry reduce its environmental impact and protect the marine ecosystems that support ...

At this music festival, even mermaids can get in on the fun. The Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival at Looe Key Reef was held in Florida over the weekend, with about 400 scuba divers and snorkelers ...