Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: Florida has a big problem. As its waters warm due to climate change, its coral reefs are under extreme stress. That’s ...

For decades, coral reefs throughout the Caribbean have been suffering from disease, pollution, overfishing and rising sea ...

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Kerby, a pioneer in coral reef conservation, spends many of his days gardening corals for reefs around Fiji and the Pacific.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The brutal summer heat has ocean temperatures rising to a level that's slowly killing coral reefs, threatening a billion-dollar industry and leaving researchers stunned over ...

The relentless and extreme heatwaves sweeping the world are not only impacting people but are devastating the natural world. In Florida, news of a potentially world record-breaking sea surface ...

Temperatures in parts of the world got so hot last year that it caused certain areas of the ocean to experience hot tub-level temperatures, which killed off essential coral reefs. The situation was ...

Temperatures have been rising on the Treasure Coast, posing risks to the well-being of plants, animals and people.

Coral bleaching occurs when the coral becomes stressed by changes in the environment. The symbiotic algae living in the coral leaves, turning the coral white. It’s the algae that gives coral its color ...

LAYTON, Fla. (AP) — Steps away from the warming waters of Florida Bay, marine biologist Emily Becker removed covers from the dozens of water-filled tanks under her watchful eye. Nestled in seawater ...