Other experts say, however, that Pawlik’s vision of a Caribbean sponge apocalypse is itself a mirage. On a normal, healthy Caribbean coral reef ... driving sea turtle populations to all-time ...

One of these, the majestic barrel sponge, can grow to a diameter of nearly two metres and can live for up to 2,000 years. Sponges play a vital role in the functioning of coral reef ecosystems.

With too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes ... the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) sacrificed speed in favor ...

One famous coral reef off the coast of Fort Myers Beach ... go out we see a few more things starting to emerge back up. Some sponge cover is starting to come back.” Fellow diver Ben Rikon ...

Named for its ropy-looking long branches, Aplysina cauliformis, a coral reef sponge, provides a critical 3D habitat for marine organisms and helps to stabilize the foundation of coral reefs.

The sea turtle will soon make the Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit its forever home. The sea turtle was one of 10 remaining adult sea turtles raised at the Cayman Turtle Centre in the Cayman Islands as ...

The amount of coral in some areas of the Great Barrier Reef is at its highest in 36 years, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science. From August 2021 to May 2022 ...

However, this world treasure is in dire need of help, as researchers have conducted a new study that shows just how much coral bleaching is affecting the reef. According to the findings published ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...