Soft corals, which are members of the class Octocorallia, are major components of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.

By Keith Anthony Fabro They live in the ocean’s coldest, darkest depths, far from sight — but cold-water corals are far from ...

Beneath the waters of the West Sea (WPS) and Benham Rise, scientists have discovered wide swathes of diverse soft corals.1 ...

A STUDY has found that the soft corals of the West Philippine Sea and the Philippine Rise are among the most diverse in the world, which can be used as medicinal compounds as well as adding aesthetic ...

New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History sheds light on the ancient origins of ...

University of Missouri researchers find Earth's ancient animal reefs were surprisingly sparse compared to their modern ...

Groundwater input to coral reefs directly affects water chemistry and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a new study ...

Netflix has a large selection of nature documentaries, with the streaming giant regularly covering nature aspects with frequent releases.

Coral reefs are likely one of the most common subjects of nature documentaries and hold special interest in the world for their diverse beauty and productivity. Often, they are depicted as a ...

The Philippines is blessed with rich biological diversity, including endemic species of flora and fauna. Did you know that its coastal and marine ecosystems boast of a diverse array of coral species, ...