Mission to Palau

The Global Reef Expedition surveyed the reefs of Palau as part of their ongoing mission to study the health of coral reefs around the world. Palau’s reefs are filled with schools of large fish and ancient corals, important indicators of …

Climate Change and the Prophetic Galapagos Coral Reefs

Climate change is one of the largest global threats to coral reefs. Learn how corals in the Galapagos Islands may be good indicators for climate change and how they may help in managing other coral reefs throughout the world.

Nightdive to Assess Coral Fluorescence

Joao Monteiro collects coral samples on a nightdive to assess coral fluorescence by measuring the photosynthetic efficiency of corals during the Global Reef Expedition.

Establishing a Legacy Site in French Polynesia

The Society Islands science team is establishing a Legacy site in French Polynesia. Legacy sites are observational areas that can be compared over time. They provide incredible insight into the future of coral reefs, and their resiliency to ecological disturbances.

How Much Does Coral Glow? Using a PAM Fluorometer for Reef Research

How Much Does Coral Glow? João Monteiro uses a PAM Fluorometer for Coral Reef Research in ocean science to measure photosynthetic efficiency of reef ecosystems as part of the Global Reef Expedition.  Underwater Video by João Monteiro, Khaled bin Sultan …

4 May 2006 : Fact of the Day – The Wreck!

The Wreck Underwater Video tells why SCUBA divers love to dive on shipwrecks. This footage was taken during the Farasan Islands ocean science expedition to the Red Sea. About The Wreck! SCUBA divers love to dive on wrecks as not …