Indonesia needs to rethink the previous administration's decision to lift a decades-long ban on sea sand exports by ...

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...

Unchecked sea sand exports destroyed 26 sand islands in Riau Province in Sumatra. In western Java’s Banten Province, sand ...

Safely tucked in coral crevices or half-buried in sand and rubble, gobies (Gobiidae family) maintain a low profile on the reef to avoid predation. In addition, they have evolved independently ...

A new study reveals that life on the Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant changes due to climate change and other ...

Coral reefs provide many economic benefits. Skeletons of coral provide sand for beaches, and these spectacular landscapes attract tourists who provide valuable income for local people. Coral reefs ...

Palau, a nation of islands in the western Pacific, offers white sand beaches, clear blue water and some of the healthiest coral reefs on the planet Touring it aboard the Four Seasons Explorer ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...

where dead coral and sand once blanketed the seabed, colorful fish now dart through an elaborate structure made of 3D-printed clay tiles. For six months, this artificial reef has been resting off ...

If you have time in your itinerary to plan a side trip to the Great Barrier Reef, it’s a worthy addition – after all, how often do you get a chance to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the ...