With too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes ... of full-grown sea turtles. One common defense against predators ...

especially their marine turtle habitat in coral reefs and seagrass meadows. Unlike other sea turtles, green turtles are herbivores as adults, making them unique among their shelled relatives.

Swimming with sea turtles offers a unique opportunity to interact with marine life in their natural environment. These gentle ...

For example, hawksbill turtles eat lots of sea sponges, which would otherwise out-compete reef-building corals. So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of ...

Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are both highly complex ecosystems that are rich in biodiversity. Coral reefs are often described as underwater rainforests. -- Maui Ocean Center photo ...

I’ve lived in Cozumel for over a year and I’ve been diving for 15 years. Cozumel is a diver’s paradise, with an ...

Relatives of the sea anemone and every bit as splashy, corals display hues ranging from brilliant orange and deep salmon to pale pink and subtle violet. Often referred to as “rainforests of the sea,” ...

Researchers have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs.