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Dolphins in the Red Sea May Use Coral to 'Self-Medicate'

Scientists observing a pod in the wild think the animals may choose specific species for a skin care wellness routine.
Ashley Stimpson June 7, 2022
temples

Podcast: Seashell Shrines and Bones With the Places Team

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team October 7, 2021
science

What Do You See in This Spiral of Color and Light?

A researcher says her award-winning image of a swirling school of fish is also a metaphor for the oceans' health.
Gemma Tarlach September 9, 2021
coral reefs

The Mysterious Coral Cousin Swarming the Palmyra Atoll

Little is known about pesky corallimorphs, except that they seem to thrive when reefs are damaged. 
Hannah Seo August 18, 2021
animals

The History, Myth, and Future of the Giant Clam

Despite traditional and modern protections, Palau's massive mollusks are at risk.
Cynthia Barnett July 6, 2021
New Taipei City, Taiwan

Fufudingshan Shell and Coral Temple

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.
islands

French Polynesia's Teti'aroa Has Been an A-Lister Retreat for Centuries

Research reveals the lush islets have been a setting for royal relaxation, political negotiations, and ritual fattening.
Bridget Alex May 19, 2021
Pemenang, Indonesia

'Nest'

This underwater sculpture park is the basis for a manmade coral reef.
coral reefs

How Do Stressed-Out Corals Smell?

The answer could help researchers detect bleaching events before they happen.
Jessica Leigh Hester December 11, 2020
coral reefs

Turning On the Lights in the Ocean's Twilight Zone

The surprising colors of Australia's Coral Sea Marine Park.
Luna Shyr July 7, 2020
museums

This Sculpture Is a Mood Ring for the Great Barrier Reef

An artist talks about his environmentally responsive artwork—the first installation in an underwater museum at the intersection of coral and culture.
Katie Dundas May 28, 2020
crime

Inside the Strange World of Coral Reef Crime Scenes

How scientists and law enforcement officers pioneered a new brand of underwater justice.
Christie Wilcox May 11, 2020
coral reefs

The Coral Ark That Hopes to Save Florida’s Ailing Reefs

As a mysterious disease sweeps across the region, dry land might be the last best hope for survival.
Sabrina Imbler February 12, 2020
hotels

A Chain of Seahorse Hotels Is Coming Soon to Sydney Harbour

"If you build it, they will come."
Sabrina Imbler December 13, 2019
coral reefs

Taiwan’s Pygmy Seahorses Have a Robust Social Media Presence

Scientists used it to conduct a survey of them in the country's dive hotspots.
Sabrina Imbler November 14, 2019
coral reefs

It’s Not So Easy to Rename a Species With a Problematic Moniker

One scientist argues that we should reconsider the Bobbit worm.
Sabrina Imbler May 31, 2019
islands

Why Scientists Snorkled Behind Bumphead Parrotfish in Pursuit of Their Poop

To learn whether these giant, goofy fish are good or bad for beleaguered coral reefs.
Jessica Leigh Hester May 30, 2019
Pemuteran, Indonesia

Pemuteran Biorock

A unique project to help restore coral reefs in Bali.