Corals have withstood and recovered from tropical cyclones for millennia; a seriously damaged reef will normally recover in 15 to 20 years, provided there are no other disturbances during that...

Some continents have large accumulations of reef rubble off their tropical shores. The biggest of these accumulations is off northeastern Australia and forms the foundations for the Great …

Coral reefs are rocky mounds and/or ridges formed in the sea by marine organisms through the accumulation and deposition of limestone (calcium carbonate). The reef framework provides …

The present review is an attempt to have a deep insight into the primary drivers responsible for the degradation of the tropical coral reef ecosystems, the spurting consequences, and the …

Welcome to the Philippine Coral Reef Exhibit, which represents one of our planet’s most diverse and fragile marine ecosystems. This exhibit is home to a broad range of aquatic life found in …

Ciguatera fish poisoning (ciguatera) is a foodborne illness caused by eating tropical reef fish, which have accumulated a naturally occurring toxin or poison called ciguatoxin.

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and productive eco-systems on the planet, forming heterogeneous habitats that serve as important sources of primary production within tropical …