Of course, the cows themselves are prey to other animals ... too few tritons on the reef, crown-of-thorns starfish populations can explode, jeopardizing the living coral that makes up reefs.

Imagine diving into a crystal-clear ocean and suddenly coming face-to-face with a bustling metropolis built not by humans, ...

It's no surprise the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most Googled natural wonders on Earth. This living icon boasts over ...

Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef ... coral cays, which together help support a rich assemblage of marine and terrestrial life, including more than 1,500 species of fish, 200 species ...

So the turtles help to protect the coral reefs, which are crucial for the survival of many other creatures. The leatherback turtle is a big eater of jellyfish, which helps stop jellyfish depleting ...

Just like terrestrial animals, the creatures of ... including cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), seabirds, sea turtles, sharks and other fish, and marine invertebrates, including entire ...

This coral (pictured below) would have provided sanctuary for thousands of sea creatures ... turtles, it was a whole ecosystem in itself.' The giant Turbinaria coral going into Hintze Hall has been in ...

The reef features a series of coral gardens that showcase an array of fan coral, colorful sponges, and other sea creatures such as sea turtles, eagle rays, and even squid. Another must-visit ...

During the ride, you'll learn about the animals ... an area with a coral reef that is frequented by sea turtles and tropical fish. Travelers may also spot spinner dolphins and whales as they ...

Read about different competitive relationships on the reef. The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ... swim in pairs near a particular clump of coral. If threatened, they expertly wedge ...