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.

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

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. “A coral reef is very busy and very noisy. There’s lots of ...

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, ...

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 ...

A local environmental group in Australia is trying to reverse years of population decline for clownfish in the Great Barrier Reef. Called Caring for Clownfish, the program is being conducted at the ...

While the anemones suffered from bleaching and climate change, they were able to keep producing venom, giving them an edge in surviving the long-term changes to marine environments, the scientists ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. ELEANOR HALL: Now to a worrying report on the state of the world's sea creatures. An international ...

Research reveals clownfish use ultraviolet stripes to signal lower social rank and stay out of harm’s way with dominant anemone-mates. Anemonefishes, better known as clownfishes, are perhaps the most ...