In a stunning discovery, the world’s largest coral has been found thriving in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Reportedly, this massive coral colony could be over 300 years old. A ...

A researcher in the Philippines is using an automated data tool to calculate the resilience of coral reefs in a biodiversity hot-spot in Asia's Coral Triangle. The Tawi-Tawi islands, in the far south ...

The ocean, blanketing over 70% of the Earth's surface, is estimated to be home to more than half of all life on our planet. With its vastness and mysterious depths, it's no wonder that exploring ...

When marine biologist and photographer Manu San Félix went to take a closer look at what he thought was a large shipwreck while on an expedition, he never expected to make an incredible discovery that ...

Scientists from National Geographic reportedly discovered the world’s largest coral head in the Solomon Islands in October. Officially dubbed “Big Momma,” it’s a colossal 111 feet wide, 104 feet long ...

They're notoriously secretive, so much so that, to this day, scientists aren’t entirely sure how or when they mate and reproduce. They tend to be solitary, but if you were lucky enough to chance upon ...

The Coral Triangle is an extremely biodiverse patch of ocean around the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. Its relatively murky waters appear to shield it against climate change — for now. When you ...

Get your bucket list snorkeling expeditions in now, because before you know it, the oceans will be nothing like what they once were. As marine life deals with the effects of plastic pollution and ...

Coral polyps are among the greatest builders on our planet. From the tropics to the Arctic, these tiny creatures spend thousands of years patiently constructing the largest living structures on Earth.

Snorkeling is the perfect tropical vacation activity. Not only is it easy enough for children to do, but it's a way to immerse yourself in the underwater landscape of incredible coral reefs. Sadly, ...