For the first time in history, coral in the Gulf of Aqaba lost its natural color due to record high sea temperatures this past summer.
Rising ocean temperatures are fueling mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world, putting many species at risk of extinction.
Australian researchers have confirmed that wind patterns played a major role in causing severe coral bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Corals are marine animals that exist in the form of small polyps resembling sea anemones, often living in colonies consisting of many identical individuals.
Coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching due to the climate crisis causing ocean temperatures to rise, two scientific agencies announced on April 15.
Scientists confirmed the new bleaching episode after conducting an aerial survey of 300 'shallow' coral reefs as sea temperatures threaten the habitat of thousands of marine
Some corals are creating a 'sunscreen' to protect themselves from rising sea temperatures, a study by scientists at the University of Southampton (UK) said.
The successful reproduction of Atlantic column corals in the artificial environment opens hope for saving the dying coral population in Florida.
A group of scientists scouted a rare deep blue hole (Blue Hole) in the Great Barrier Reef. This green hole is located more than 200 km from Daydream island off northeast
Australian scientists have discovered that some types of algae can switch genes to withstand higher temperatures, avoiding coral bleaching.