These coral fragments, named for their distinctive maze-like patterns resembling the human brain, are rare finds along Gulf beaches.

They’ve been “planting” pieces of coral on damaged reefs, much like you might plant saplings in a logged forest. In reef restoration, many scientists and environmental advocates see hope and ...

Coral groups outplant coral to help rebuild reef coverage by taking small bits of coral pieces from living coral grown in nurseries and reattaching it to the reef. Previously, restoration groups ...

Record-high sea temperatures are bleaching coral reefs worldwide and putting a new focus on attempts to restore these key marine ecosystems. Restoration begins with obtaining coral, sometimes by ...