Much of the archipelago’s undersea splendor is protected, but some areas are being stressed by climate change and harmed by destructive fishing practices.

Fish ‘beauty salons’ may help shape reef microbial life — Here’s how Researchers at the University of California, Davis, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Miami ...

Worldwide, there are about 400 species of sharks. Of these, around 180 species occur in Australian waters, of which about 70 are thought to be endemic. Sharks occur in all habitats around the ...

The reef extends almost 200 miles long and is home to dozens of coral species, 500 different species of tropical fish, plus crowd favorites such as sea turtles.

Stonebridge Reef paid $4.40 to win as the bettors' choice. Live harness racing resumes at Tioga Downs on Friday, June 13, with a post time of 6:15 p.m. (With files from Tioga Downs) ...

It lies about 26 kilometers (16 miles) from Subi Reef, which China transformed into an island base along with six other barren reefs to reinforce its claim to virtually the entire South China Sea.

Guzman said while land snorkeling has inspired the couple creatively, it is especially meaningful for young children who innately find wonder in an overlooked stick or rock or a muddy puddle.

Snorkeling in sunken forests offers a rare chance to explore nature's hidden, underwater landscapes. Formed by earthquakes or rising water, these special places are filled with quiet, flooded ...