Invasive lionfish, a known threat to marine life, may be the target of local predators – a hopeful sign for controlling the ...

The ocean is home to some of the most terrifying creatures in the world. Whether they’re scary in sheer size, appearance, or ...

When the coral patches are dispersed, shelter from predators is also dispersed, which can lead to overgrazing. This, in turn, creates a cyclical system that oscillates between the presence and ...

More information: Kelton W. McMahon et al, Highly siloed nutrient pathways fuel meso-predator fishes on coral reefs, Current Biology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2025.06.034 ...

However, therein lies the problem. In a healthy, balanced marine ecosystem, coral reefs are able to grow at a pace that equals or exceeds the amount of predation by the sea urchins.

Our beloved coral reefs face serious threats.From disease to widespread bleaching driven by increasing ocean temperatures, ...