Giant triton (snail) -> Crown-of-thorns starfish -> Hard coral One of the few predators of the crown-of-thorns starfish, the giant triton (Charonia tritonis) has evolved a tolerance to the ...

In exchange, the algae get a place to live and protection from predators. This is what scientists call a symbiotic relationship. Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing all coral ...

Vulnerable, young corals in Florida's reef are being protected with biodegradable, 3D-printed cages in an effort to prevent lab-grown coral from being eaten by natural predators at sea.

The return of apex predators such as sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems. New research found a rise in the shark population on Ashmore Reef ...

Bigeye trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) prey on schools of small fish using ... Butterflyfish typically swim in pairs near a particular clump of coral. If threatened, they expertly wedge ...