Staghorn corals occur in shallow tropical reefs, slopes, and lagoons from Israel ... such as Vanuatu and Kiribati. The animals prefer water depths between 15 and 100 feet. Like other corals ...

Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

Researchers sequenced the genome of the giant clam Tridacna maxima, revealing genetic adaptations for algae symbiosis. These ...

Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide life and habitats for an array of plants and animals. The underwater seascape may lack flocks of exotic birds and vine-covered trees, but one’s ...

Coral reef research has focused on the twin evils birthed by record-high greenhouse gas emissions: warming oceans and ...

Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas ...

Giant clams, among the largest mollusks in the ocean, are a fascinating part of tropical coral reefs. These enormous ...