Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate ...

Below the ocean’s surface, there’s a vibrant ensemble of sounds — a chorus of vibrations, croaks, pops and crackles that come together to form the soundtrack of a healthy coral reef. It’s a symphony ...

New research from Simon Brandl at UT’s Marine Science Institute challenges a long-held belief about coral reefs. Coral reef in the Maldives. Credit: Jordan M. Casey/University of Texas at Austin.

When we think of coral reefs, we picture bright fish, clear water and colourful corals. But reefs have also shaped the planet in deeper ways. Our new study, published in Proceedings of the National ...

Coral reefs provide habitats rich in biodiversity and offer protection against flooding. Climate change threatens their existence if sea-level rise (SLR) outpaces the ability of coral reefs to grow ...