While it’s not helping fly the Millennium Falcon, marine biologists have discovered a new type of deep-sea coral in the ...

For Les Watling, ecologist and professor emeritus at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the name for a new species of ...

The tropical western Pacific coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface.

The largest coral ever recorded has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands. Sitting at 18 feet high, 112 feet wide, and 105 feet long, the massive coral is bigger than a blue whale and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At 111 feet wide, 104 feet long, 18 feet high, and 600 feet around ...

All members of the Iridogorgia genus are deep-sea dwellers that shimmer with a metallic, iridescent luster for which they are ...

Did you know coral reefs cover less than 0.1% of the ocean but support 25% of marine species? This shows how vital these ...

The largest coral in the world, measuring 32 metres long, has been found in the Solomon Islands. The coral, which is visible from space, is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, and is ...

Colombian Waters are already the site of one coral success. In November 2020 a hurricane barrelled into a scatter of coral-ringed islands in the western Caribbean. Hurricane Iota devastated ...

KEALAKEKUA BAY, Hawai’i island–The Hawai’i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) took part in a second collaborative coral restoration project today with ...