Sunscreen bottles are frequently labeled as “reef-friendly” and “coral-safe.” These claims generally mean that the lotions replaced oxybenzone – a chemical that can harm corals – with something else.

Tropical oceans are typically nutrient-poor, yet they host vast biologically diverse reef ecosystems built by symbiotic cnidarians (including corals and anemones). This apparent contradiction, known ...

Clownfish became a household name over a decade ago when Disney released the movie "Finding Nemo." Found exclusively in the Indo-Pacific, clownfish are symbiotic animals that only live in sea anemones ...

The Red Sea was thought to host ecosystems resilient to warming waters, but a 2023 heatwave proves otherwise. A juvenile Red Sea anemonefish, also called a clownfish, looks out from between the ...

With coral reefs under attack from ongoing climate change effects, what steps can be taken to reverse the damage? This is what a recent study published in iScience hopes to address as a team of ...

This video captures the close relationship between a clownfish and its anemone home in a vibrant coral reef. It's a colorful ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s been just about 20 years since Finding Nemo was released in ...

After an overnight steam from the Brother Islands toward Abu Nuhas, we woke to find ourselves in Ras Mohammed National Park ...