Indeed, extensive research of basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors in Oryza sativa has delineated the function of key members such as OsIRO2, OsbHLH006, and OsbHLH062, each of which has ...

(CNN) — The turquoise water of Hōnaunau Bay in Hawaii, an area popular with snorkelers and divers, is teeming with spiny creatures that threaten to push the coral reef “past ...

In a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, the MIT team described reef passes as “deep, navigable channels dissecting coral reefs around volcanic islands.” ...

The turquoise water of Hōnaunau Bay in Hawaii, an area popular with snorkelers and divers, is teeming with spiny creatures that could erode the reef past the point of no return, new research has ...

To offset erosion from urchins, at least 26% of the reef surface must be covered by living corals – and even more coral cover is necessary for it to grow.

Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed the “rainforests of the sea” because they support so much ocean life. They also play a vital role protecting coastlines from storm surges and erosion.

Greece is outlawing bottom trawling in national marine parks by 2026 and in all protected marine areas by 2030, the first country in Europe to take such a step. Photo: Sakis Mitrolidis/AFP ...

The CISCE class 9 Environmental Science syllabus 2025-26 focuses on teaching students the basic concepts in Environmental Science, which is an important subject for further classes. The goal of this ...

New research indicates reef passes — channels that cut through coral reefs and serve as conduits for ocean water and nutrients — are shaped by island rivers.

A major change is coming to one of Southwest Florida's busiest bridges, sparking debate among locals. The Cape Coral Bridge is set to expand, but not everyone is convinced it's necessary.

Mnemba Atoll is a small island off Zanzibar 's northeast coast, famed for its pristine coral gardens. The atoll has excellent visibility all year round, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling lovers.