The incredibly ambitious Red Sea Project is part of an ongoing effort to transform Saudi Arabia into a world-leading tourist destination and has resulted in plans for luxury resorts and an airport.

Rapid ocean warming due to climate change poses a serious risk to the survival of coral reefs. It is estimated that 70-90% of all reefs will be severely degraded by mid-century even if the 1.5 C goal ...

As warming waters devastate coral around the world, the sea’s stunningly colorful reefs have been remarkably resilient. But pollution, mass tourism and overfishing put them at risk. By Jenny Gross and ...