(CN) — Scientists have long warned of the potential dangers rising sea levels could pose to coral reef islands, but new research released Wednesday suggests that those islands may be far more ...

Coral reef islands around the world—home to hundreds of thousands of people—may be capable of adapting naturally to sea level rise as the world warms, researchers have suggested. Previously, ...

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching, a process where heat disrupts the relationship ...

Coral reef tree used to grow coral used for new reef module. deployed off the coast of Antigua and Barbuda. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Shot Project.) Researchers have deployed a new type of coral reef ...

This lesser known and lesser visited Caribbean beach boasts not only calm, clear water and white sand, but also a 2-mile long ...

Part of the fun of visiting the Caribbean is the chance to see colorful coral reefs teeming with wildlife. Here's where you can snorkel just off shore.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Sands covers travel and the hospitality industry. World Reef Day, recognized on June 1, is a call to action for consumers, ...

A team of ecologists examined the impacts that invasive rats on tropical islands have on coral reef ecosystems. Because rats eat seabird eggs and young, they can decimate seabird populations. With ...

Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that sustain millions of people, yet they face a growing crisis. Rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching, a process where heat disrupts the relationship ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stories about food & agriculture through the lens of climate change This article is more than 6 years old. Corals washed ashore in ...