The ocean, blanketing over 70% of the Earth’s surface, is estimated to be home to more than half of all life on our planet.

Adult male Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) shows off his colors for the ladies. This species is found at the equator in the Indian Ocean, living in the coral reefs of the Maldives ...

CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO, Maldives (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - A new, colorful fish species has been discovered in the Maldives' twilight zone coral reefs. The new species was named the rose-veiled fairy wrasse, ...

With sumptuous, fleshy lips and a bulbous, protruding forehead, the humphead wrasse is an unforgettable fish. This enormous, colorful coral-reef dweller is slow to reproduce, making it vulnerable to ...

How the larvae of colorful clownfish that live among coral reefs in the Philippines are dispersed varies widely, depending on the year and seasons - according to a new finding that could help ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Color is one of the most distinguishing features of a coral reef ...

If your aquarium feels a little blah, maybe it’s missing some bold personalities. We’re talking fins that flash like neon signs and colors that could outshine a fashion runway. These fish don’t need a ...

Roslyn and David Zinner are bobbing around in the pool at the Columbia Swim Center one May morning, testing the plastic fish, a floating fabric turtle and faux coral that will become this year’s Coral ...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Most reefs are associated with tropical waters and colorful fish, not the Great Lakes, but the Saginaw Bay was once the home of many rock reefs. Created by glacial activity, ...