Great Barrier Reef corals found at 410 feet
Even four times as deep as most scuba divers venture, the Great Barrier Reef blooms. A new exploration by a remote-operated submersible has found the reef's deepest coral yet. Full story
Secret lives of manta rays revealed
The daily routines of manta rays in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia have been exposed in a new study that reveals when these graceful fish eat, cruise and visit "cleaning stations" where smaller fish nibble off their dead skin and parasites. Full story
Coral diversity rivals Great Barrier Reef
The coral diversity in the West Indian Ocean, especially around Madagascar, is greater than previously believed and it may even rival parts of the Great Barrier Reef, new research shows. Full story
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