The mangroves of the Mesoamerican Reef were once at the fringe of the ancient Maya civilization. I contemplated slipping a souvenir into my pocket—with such a lode here, what possible harm?

near the southern fringe of the Great Barrier Reef. According to ABC News, all of the salt marshes at Agnes Water have been damaged by four-wheel drive vehicles. Though there are signs posted ...

Coral reefs fringe many tropical coastlines, providing an important first line of defence against powerful tropical storms and weather systems, absorbing the brunt of the ocean’s energy.

and coral fringe. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 – along with six other areas surrounding Belize's barrier reef – the Great Blue Hole remains one of the world's most ...