As coral reefs face unprecedented heat, scientists experiment with new ways to protect them
In Puerto Rico and elsewhere, researchers are attempting to restore coral reefs and make corals more resilient to ocean heat ...
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Scientists Refute UNESCO’s Decision To Not List The Great Barrier Reef As ‘In Danger’ And Provide The Proof
The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most magnificent natural wonders, is “facing catastrophic damage.” That is ...
Coral Catastrophe: Brutal Heat Puts Florida’s Reefs on the Edge
After a brutally hot summer in 2023 that caused widespread bleaching and coral death, summer 2024 was more favorable for the ...
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‘Coral seeding’ increases resistance to extreme heatwaves
SECORE International has developed a coral seeding method that utilizes assisted reproduction - breeding corals to help ...
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Coral Reefs Under Siege as Tireless Heroes Battle To Save Them
Coral reefs face unprecedented threats from climate change. As of August 20, 2024, 75.0% of coral reefs worldwide have been ...
UK schoolboys catch Nasa’s attention with new climate technology used to save coral reefs
Two British schoolboys whose new climate technology had Nasa knocking on their door have described the “overwhelming” feeling ...
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Crown-of-thorns starfish thrive in degraded coral reefs
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) seem to flourish in the degraded coral reef conditions they help create, according to a new ...
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Tasselled Wobbegongs: Camouflaged Carpet Sharks Of Coral Reefs
Tasselled wobbegongs ( Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) are actually carpet sharks with long, flat bodies that blend into the coral ...
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Florida’s coral reefs are still ailing but doing better
A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean ...
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This New Platform Is Making It Easier to Visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef Responsibly
So last week, Tourism Tropical North Queensland launched the Guardian of the Reef, a platform that helps travelers learn more ...
Guardians of the reef: How parrotfish promote coral health
Neighbors can be annoying. They may be loud or intrude on your space. But is it worth fighting with them? Parrotfish choose ...
How Can A Data ‘Mermaid’ Help Save Coral Reefs In The Philippines?
A researcher in the Philippines is using an automated data tool to calculate the resilience of coral reefs in a biodiversity hot-spot in Asia's Coral Triangle.