Coral reef
Coverage of Coral reef in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists race to save Florida’s coral reef as El Niño heats the ocean
Scientists are actively working to protect Florida's coral reef as El Niño heats the ocean. Three years after experiencing a devastating marine heat wave in Florida, scientists report that they are now better prepared to safeguard vulnerable coral reefs.
- How Benin's only coral reef was rediscovered
A coral reef, identified as Benin's only coral reef, was rediscovered by Beninese researcher Gérard Zinzindohoué off the coast of Benin in the Atlantic Ocean on December 24, 2025.
- Coral reef presumed to be dead is rediscovered during ‘big moment’ in West Africa
Scientists rediscovered a coral reef previously thought to be dead in West Africa, finding it teeming with life and eight types of fish using an underwater drone.
- Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs
Divers are installing waterproof speakers in Jamaica's northern coast ocean to revive a dying coral reef. The project, led by a non-scientist, aims to use underwater sound to aid reef recovery, contrasting with traditional marine biologist tools.