Scientists return to One Tree Island on the Great Barrier Reef to assess the extent of last summer's coral bleaching event — and there's some hope amid the devastation.

The structures, known as Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (Arms), are stacks of plastic plates that mimic the structure ...

The cover of National Geographic’s 2023 Pictures of the Year issue. (CREDIT: National Geographic/Kiliii Yuyan) Yuyan was diving about 100 feet down when he saw the four foot long banded sea krait ...

Volunteers divers with the charity said abandoned fishing gear could also damage coral reef Tonnes of abandoned fishing gear left in the sea and on beaches is endangering marine life, a charity ...

Because the fish are used to human presence, many visitors also liked getting such a close-up view of the sea life – though others found this a bit unnatural. To reach the Coral Gardens ...

Called the "rainforests of the sea" for their dazzling biodiversity, coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but provide habitat for more than a quarter of all marine life. As Linsley ...

sea cucumbers and starfish, among others, are using the protection of this unique breeding opportunity to release their own spawn and create their next generations.” Photos of a 2022 coral spawn ...

Unlike shore diving elsewhere in the world, Grand Cayman presents a unique offer. Divers can access vibrant reefs right off ...

Explore the top 10 best beaches in the World in 2024, showcasing breathtaking coastlines and serene escapes in the world's ...

With every dive, acclaimed Malaysian underwater photographer Ipah Uid Lynn aims to turn her work into a rallying cry for ...

Coral reefs are underwater ecosystems, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” because they support an extraordinary variety of marine life. These ecosystems are made up of tiny ...