Divers are essentially tourists who love coral reefs and invest a lot of time and effort to watch them. Unfortunately, divers also cause damage to corals, often unintentionally, through disturbing and ...

The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) approved a resolution on Oct. 26 that designates coral reefs along U.S. states and territories as national infrastructure. This resolution makes it easier to ...

As climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, coral bleaching events are expected to become more frequent. So, scientists are looking for ways to help coral reefs recover more quickly, and a ...

Scientists lower artificial reefs into the ocean. The reefs may be able to solve the erosion crisis on South Carolina’s coast lines. Tom Mullikin As rising sea levels encroach on South Carolina’s ...

Coral reefs may seem like paradise, but they are being degraded by a range of global and local factors, including climate ...

On Friday, Dec. 12, Romerly Marsh Creek received a fresh batch of concrete pyramids, adding to the matrix of oyster, metal bars, and other concrete chunks.

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before ...