And we even saw a lot of the animals that make coral reefs their home.” said Terrell.Our coral reefs are some of the most beautiful in the world, and they are crucially important to those who ...

However, coral skeletons provide many benefits. They form habitat for sundry kinds of animals and some evidence suggests that the structural complexity of a reef correlates with faster coral recovery.

Coral reefs can seem almost magical in their beauty, but their origins are grounded in biology and science. These vibrant structures are made by countless tiny animals known as coral polyps.

High ocean temperatures lead to devastating coral bleaching 02:56. The Great Barrier Reef – the world's largest reef system that's "one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on ...

Coral reef species can pay a hefty price, ... and provide a key habitat for reef animals. Reef Stars are installed in degraded areas to stabilize loose rubble and kickstart rapid coral growth.

The Coral Restoration Foundation has been on a mission to restore the reef, spending years planting and protecting various corals. But extreme heat is deadly for the ocean animals.

ORLANDO, Fla. — It's been two years since WESH 2 got an up-close tour of the Florida Coral Rescue Center in Orlando. Since then, the coral have been doing really well.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is suffering another mass bleaching event, the reef’s managers confirmed Friday, the result of soaring ocean temperatures caused by the global climate crisis and ...