The world's coral reefs are in crisis, but a crafty solution could help.

For millions of people around the world, rising sea levels are already reshaping economies, livelihoods and cultures.

The 10th annual Copernicus Ocean State Report reveals alarming ocean warming and extreme events, signaling profound shifts due to the climate crisis. Are we ready to face the consequences of continued...

MAKASSAR, Indonesia, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers led by Professor Jamaluddin Jompa from Hasanuddin University assessed coral reef conditions across Indonesia’s Spermonde Archipelago. They found substantial differences between sites and highlighted the potential for local communities to play a greater role in reef conservation with appropriate training, tools, and support. The Spermonde Archipelago, home to around 120 coral islands, is a coral biodiversity hotspot facing increasing pressure from declining water quality, destructive fishing, coastal development, and other human activities. Live coral cover has declined from 45% to 28% over the past two decades. Published online in Anthropocene Coasts in […]

Underwater umbrellas could protect coral reefs from heat—and even partly reverse the bleaching, according to a new study by Florida scientists. Temporary shades placed over particularly vulnerable Car...

Researchers are trying everything they can to help coral reefs to survive severe heat stress from climate change, including playing sounds underwater.