[Australia] The potential of ground-breaking research into the effects of bacteria and temperature on seaweed has seen an Edith Continue reading Edith Cowan University seaweed scientist wins $20K for world-first study
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Environmentalists call for protection of Taoyuan reef
[Taiwan] About 100 people yesterday gathered near the Presidential Office in Taipei, calling for the government to protect coastal algal Continue reading Environmentalists call for protection of Taoyuan reef
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
Reef fish that conquer fear of sharks may help control excess algae
[USA] If there was a top-rated restaurant in a dangerous part of the city, chances are some brave souls would be willing to risk it all for a Continue reading Reef fish that conquer fear of sharks may help control excess algae
UH researchers link quality of coastal groundwater with reef degradation on Maui
[USA] Land-use practices on tropical oceanic islands can have large impacts on reef ecosystems, even in the absence of rivers and Continue reading UH researchers link quality of coastal groundwater with reef degradation on Maui
Has the Great Barrier Reef died? Not quite
[Australia] Literary giant Mark Twain once said, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated,” and according to scientists, Continue reading Has the Great Barrier Reef died? Not quite
Coral bleaching crisis reaches Thailand; What’s next?
[Thailand, USA] Following the massive coral bleaching in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, more than 10 diving sites in Thailand shut down for the same reason. Continue reading Coral bleaching crisis reaches Thailand; What’s next?
Effect of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef after it was being besieged by algae
[Australia] Coral skeletons infested with algae have taken the place of once-vivid coral surrounding an island besieged by bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Continue reading Effect of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef after it was being besieged by algae
Algae-eating luderick in marine parks
[Australia] There are only a handful of primarily herbivorous fish species commonly targeted by anglers in Australia. Of these the luderick, or blackfish (Girella tricuspidata), Continue reading Algae-eating luderick in marine parks
Algal overpopulation linked to coral reef death
[USA] Coral Reefs are considered to be one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Supporting a large variety of marine life ranging from cnidarians and mollusks to fish and echinoderms, Continue reading Algal overpopulation linked to coral reef death