Marine Biology

4 articles

A split image showing a healthy, colorful coral reef teeming with life on one side and a bleached, barren reef on the other, symbolizing environmental stress.

Global Ecosystems Adapt to Environmental Stress

As of October 2024, approximately 77% of coral reefs worldwide have been affected by the worst global coral reef bleaching event since records began, according to Statista.

David Grossman·June 24, 2026

A vibrant and resilient coral reef ecosystem, showcasing colorful corals and diverse marine life thriving in warm, clear ocean waters.

Health & Medicine

The Hunt for Super Reefs Offers Hope for Coral Conservation

Corals in the Gulf of Aqaba have already demonstrated an extraordinary tolerance to temperatures exceeding 30°C, offering a glimpse into the future of reef survival, according to Unesco .

Aram Sarkisian·June 21, 2026

A massive seafloor volcano erupts during an ice age, releasing plumes of ash and lava into the deep ocean, impacting the marine environment.

Earth & Environment

Ice Age Sea Level Drops Boosted Seafloor Volcano Activity, Study Finds

Sediment records from the eastern equatorial Pacific reveal that ancient ice ages, by dropping sea levels, supercharged deep-sea volcanoes.

David Grossman·June 10, 2026

Massive Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption with a towering ash cloud and shockwave over the Pacific Ocean.

Earth & Environment

Hunga Tonga Eruption: 55km Reach, Rewrites Climate, Impacts Marine Life

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, unleashing a force so immense its boom resonated across continents, reaching as far away as Canada.

David Grossman·May 20, 2026