Coral Reefs

December 12, 2021

The Coral Reefs In The Western Indian Ocean May Completely Die In 50 Years

The Indian coral reefs are the most ancient and dynamic part of the Indian marine ecosystem. The major coral reef formations in India are confined to the Gulf of Mannar, Palk bay,

Nature·World

The Great Barrier Reef Recovers – Highest Coral Cover In 36 Years

Great Barrier Reef, the 3000km coral structure of Queensland coast, was threatened by warming seas. The latest survey report on coral reef conditions by (AMIS) shows another year of increased coral cover across much of the reef. The survey conducted

August 20, 2022

The Great Barrier Reef Experienced Its Sixth Mass Bleaching Incident

Nature

Proving the incriminating effects of rising temperature on nature, The Great Barrier Reef has yet again undergone mass bleaching, raising concerns over climate change

Coral Reefs on Remote Pacific Island are Defying Climate Change’s Wrath!

Marine Life·Nature·News

Marine biodiversity hotspots, the coral reefs, are grappling with the devastating effects of marine heatwaves, leading to mass coral bleaching and mortality. Can the

Authors of the study monitoring corals they selectively bred for high heat tolerance at an ocean nursery in Palau. Photo Credit: James Guest

Marine Life·Ocean·Science

Coral Reefs Face Extinction as Global Warming Nears 3°C, Scientists Warn Paris Agreement Goals Are Critical for Survival

Marine scientists have revealed that coral reefs face severe risks as ocean warming accelerates beyond their natural adaptation capabilities. A new study published in Science shows that coral survival depends heavily on

Rahul Somvanshi

December 7, 2024

Discovery·Marine Life·Science

World’s Largest Coral Found in Solomon Islands: A 111-Foot Marine Giant Visible from Space

Marine biologist and videographer Manu San Félix discovered the world’s largest coral in a remote region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean during a National Geographic Pristine Seas project expedition in October 2024.

Rahul Somvanshi

November 18, 2024

Scenic View of Rainforest Photo Credits: Arnie Chou

Conservation·Nature

Congress Greenlights $380 Million Debt-for-Nature Swaps to Save Tropical Forests and Coral Reefs—Find Out Which Countries Benefit

Tropical forests are among the Earth’s most important natural treasures. Yet too often, protected areas with tropical forests lack sustained funding for successful conservation. A new program for debt-for-nature swaps for long-term

Govind Tekale

July 10, 2024

Climate·Marine Life

Rising Ocean Temps Set Stage for Catastrophic Coral Bleaching Worldwide

The world is on the verge of a fourth mass coral bleaching event which could see wide swathes of tropical reefs die, including parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the US National

Rahul Somvanshi

March 11, 2024

Climate·Nature

Heatwaves Bleach Life from Florida’s Colorful Coral Reefs: An Urgent Climate Wake-up Call

The kaleidoscope of colors that make Florida’s coral reefs an underwater paradise is under threat, as an unprecedented marine heat wave is causing widespread coral bleaching. This change is occurring earlier than

Govind Tekale

July 26, 2023