[Japan] The archipelago of Yaeyama is a group of 11 islands where the stars shine brightly. However, beneath the beautiful appearance Continue reading The coral reef of Yaeyama Archipelago in Japan may extinct
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What is going on with the world’s corals, what is being done to help, and what can you do
[Global] Coral reefs are vibrant, diverse ecosystems that serve as home to 25 percent of marine species, including 4,000 species of Continue reading What is going on with the world’s corals, what is being done to help, and what can you do
Newly described algae species toughens up corals to endure warming oceans
[USA] Global climate change has increased water temperatures in the world’s oceans, often causing mass coral bleaching and Continue reading Newly described algae species toughens up corals to endure warming oceans
Fixing the role of nitrogen in coral bleaching
[Saudi Arabia] Excess nitrogen is shown to disrupt coral-algae symbiosis, triggering bleaching even in the absence of heat and light Continue reading Fixing the role of nitrogen in coral bleaching
Eco-Tourism offers hope for coral reef conservation efforts
[Australia] Just last week here in Storrs, we enjoyed an unprecedented stretch of beautiful weather. With temperatures Continue reading Eco-Tourism offers hope for coral reef conservation efforts
Mass bleaching events at Great Barrier Reef this year kill more corals than ever before
[Australia] A mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef this year killed more corals than ever before, scientists said Tuesday, Continue reading Mass bleaching events at Great Barrier Reef this year kill more corals than ever before
Coral belches algae under heat stress in ‘violent’
[Australia] Researchers studying bleaching have for the first time captured video of coral from the Great Barrier Reef convulsing Continue reading Coral belches algae under heat stress in ‘violent’
Coral bleaching has been caught on video for the first time – and it’s creepy
[Global] In a world where 93 percent of the Great Barrier Reef is now damaged, and some 12,000 square kilometres of coral Continue reading Coral bleaching has been caught on video for the first time – and it’s creepy
Experts believe newly-discovered genes in algae may save Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
[Australia] In a study that has brought relief to scientists and conservation experts, researchers have identified genes in algae that may allow corals to survive in high ocean temperatures. Continue reading Experts believe newly-discovered genes in algae may save Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Bleached corals “sickest” scientists have ever seen
[Australia] With El Niño subsiding, Australian authorities are assessing the damage from this year’s bleaching event, which impacted an estimated 93 percent of the 3,000 or so reefs Continue reading Bleached corals “sickest” scientists have ever seen