The state Board of Land and Natural Resources will consider more restrictive regulations on the fishing of herbivores, like surgeonfish, as they help to maintain a healthy reef. Select an option below ...

Scientists at UCSB have discovered that fishing for predators on coral reefs not only reduces the number of predators on the reef, but also affects the behavior of their prey — and can have a ...

Coral reefs hide "scientific treasures" that have survived for centuries, yet many of these giant, ancient organisms remain largely unknown to science. A new study published in the journal Nature ...

For five years, the Coral City Camera has given viewers a live look at aquatic reef life near Miami. It's documented the declining conditions and... Millions watch as underwater camera documents daily ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dec. 8—Aquatic biologists have long known the importance of algae-eating fish to the overall health of coral reefs. But new ...

Dec. 8—Aquatic biologists have long known the importance of algae-eating fish to the overall health of coral reefs. But new research documents just how important species like surgeonfish and ...