But some, like the tiger shark, are powerful enough to bite ... (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), closely resembles the reef's rocky, algae- and coral-encrusted bottom, where it lies in wait for ...

The crabs will be released at seven iconic reef sites targeted by the National ... noted the historical and ongoing efforts in coral restoration, shark and stone crab research and red tide ...

In being trapped in the situation she’s in with the shark pursuing her, Nancy’s isolation on the batch of coral reef presents its own set of problems in her lack of food, shelter, and ...

Blacktip reef sharks are notable for being more sociable than other shark species ... destruction of habitat – primarily coastal coral reefs — has an impact as well. Their slow rate of ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

To rehabilitate the reef, coral fragments were affixed to coral "spiders", which consisted of three-and-a-half square f00t structures made from rust-protected reinforcing steel rods ("rebar").

shark fin, turtle products and live reef fish. Now, the challenge is to ensure that the growing needs of the region do not make the wonders of the Coral Triangle something of the past… ...

The Great Barrier Reef is a tough place to live, even for a shark. Extreme tides and high temperatures leave the reef as a series of rockpools at low tide. Bigger sharks are forced into deeper ...

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 ...