At first glance, this reef looks untouched—like the ocean decades ago. Massive schools of fish and predators thrive in perfect balance. But beneath the beauty lies a system where survival is constant ...

Oyster reefs aren’t random piles—they’re carefully shaped survival systems. Researchers discovered that certain geometric ...

A rare glassy day on the Great Barrier Reef reveals one of the most incredible ocean environments imaginable. With no wind and perfect visibility, the reef comes alive with massive schools of fish, ...

Crown-of-thorns starfish can detect chemical cues in water (chemoreception), allowing them to respond to predators like the giant triton. The giant triton is one of the few natural predators of the ...

Lionfish are a highly successful invasive species in the Atlantic Ocean, originally from the Indo-Pacific region. Equipped with venomous spines and a voracious appetite, they have few natural ...

New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a detailed understanding of natural oyster reef geometry. Published in the global ...

Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) La Paz, Mexico© Jesus Cobaleda/Shutterstock.com If you’re able, watch this video. If not, allow me to explain. Two crown-of-thorns starfish are placed in ...