Rising ocean temperatures aren't the only factor stressing ocean corals. Researchers have also found that microplastic pollution in oceans is disrupting coral reproduction, preventing coral ...

Coral spawning lasts mere minutes and occurs just once annually per colony, forcing the team to conduct hundreds of night dives to capture these fleeting moments. A team member captures the moment a ...

In a breakthrough moment for reef recovery spawning of new coral planted by hand off the coast of Cairns has been documented on video for the first time in Australia. The spawning event at the Moore ...

A Florida State University ecology and evolutionary biologist has discovered that the reproductive methods of individual coral species play a crucial role in their ability to survive, and even thrive, ...

A new study reveals corals must be within only a few metres of each other to successfully reproduce, leaving them vulnerable in a warming world. The international research, led by The University of ...

Chiara Marchini, Francesca Gizzi, Thomas Pondrelli, Lisa Moreddu, Luca Marisaldi, Francesco Montori, Valentina Lazzari, Valentina Airi, Erik Caroselli, Fiorella Prada ...

Coral reefs have been referred to as "tropical rainforests of the sea" or "the drive of marine life." Today, however, coral reefs worldwide are facing the threat of decline. To help regain the ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. -- The Bahamas Coral Gene Bank at Atlantis Paradise Island is a cornerstone of the country's national commitment to ...