Spanning over 2,300 kilometres (1,430 miles), this vibrant ecosystem is not only the largest coral reef system on our planet but also a sanctuary for an incredible variety of marine life. Among the ...
Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are among the most iconic and ecologically pivotal sea turtles thriving in tropical coral reefs. With their beautifully patterned shells and vital ...
Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish Stocks on Coral Reefs Oct. 7, 2024 — New research shows that international conservation efforts ...
Green sea turtles congregate near a dock ... Hawksbills help reefs by eating sponges that can smother coral. Loggerheads use powerful jaws to crush horseshoe crabs. Leatherbacks feed on jellyfish ...
Coral reefs support some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Thousands of marine animals depend on coral reefs for survival, including some species of sea turtles, fish, crabs, shrimp, ...
Coral reefs around the world are facing escalating threats from climate change, including widespread bleaching events and increasingly intense storms. Remote atolls, in particular, are at high risk, ...