Without reefs, billions of sea life species would suffer ... coral ecosystems within just a few months. Half of the US Caribbean coral died in one massive bleaching event back in 2005.

So far the marine ecosystem has proven resilient to coral bleaching ... gleams against the blue Caribbean Sea. Healthy reefs support a food chain that links plankton to predators.

The Caribbean is synonymous with clear blue waters and vibrant coral reefs — perfect for snorkelers ... in this beautiful ...

as coral reefs continue to build themselves up, the framework of the coral reef is filled with sediment and cemented with calcite and aragonite. If sea level changes, the reefs become exposed to ...

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 ...

Often referred to as “rainforests of the sea,” coral reefs are perhaps the greatest, most vibrant expressions of ocean life. Yet due to global warming, already-delicate coral reefs throughout the ...

From the Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Saint Martin & Sint Maarten to St Kitts & Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda and Monserrat ...

Kasper Briesnes and Eric Bibby have been invited to the First Lego League Challenge world championships in Texas ...