With too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes ... of full-grown sea turtles. One common defense against predators ...

The average annual sea surface ... for coral reefs,” said Melanie McField, co-chair of the Caribbean Steering Committee for ...

The reef is known for its vibrant coral formations and diverse array of marine life, including colorful fish, sea turtles, and an occasional eagle ray gliding by. The reef’s proximity to the ...

Hawksbill sea turtles ... group. Named for their bird-like beaks, adult hawksbills can munch an average of around 1,200 pounds of sponges a year. Plucking sponges from the reef prevents the ...

Efforts to protect coral reefs and endangered sea turtles in Mabul Island, off Semporna, have received a boost through two ...

Efforts to protect coral reefs and endangered sea turtles in Mabul Island, off Semporna, have received a timely boost through ...

Coral reefs are a crucial part of the marine ecosystem, providing habitats for all sorts of marine life and protecting coastlines from storm damage. But scientists say rising ocean temperatures are ...

The average annual sea surface temperature ... for the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, a network of scientists that monitors reefs throughout the world. The group's update comes as President ...

A green sea turtle is showing ... signs of recovery and the turtle could be a really good candidate for rehabilitation,” Sam Eliades, Coral World Ocean and Reef Initiative associate director ...

The shells of the hawksbill sea turtle have been used for luxury items ... protections are needed most Though they feed along coral reefs, hawksbills return to the beach to nest.