"These atoll islands have the most threatened fresh groundwater on Earth, and are relied upon by some of the most remote communities," says Flinders University's Professor Adrian Werner. Modeling of a ...

The multiple large waves that hit U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll in January 2024 brought visibility to the unique ...

The U.S. Air Force issued a notice this month proposing the construction of two landing pads on Johnston Atoll to test the ...

Bassas is an atoll that barely shows above the waterline and has a shark-filled lagoon the size of Manhattan. Both are among the last vestiges of healthy marine ecosystems in the western Indian ...

The top of the island is now underwater, though just under the surface. Sand, silt, and rubble that originated in the coral reef now fill the lagoon. The coral reef is now considered an atoll.

Whether you’re craving romance, a family retreat, or simply a break from the noise, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu in the stunning Raa Atoll is the ultimate destination to take the plunge and ...

This atoll, also known as Kaafu Atoll, is where you'll find the international airport, the capital city, plenty of popular dive sites, several "guesthouse islands" and more than a dozen resorts.

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 96.828 ha, including the North and South Atolls. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a ...