This has led to unprecedented mass coral bleaching events which – combined with growing local pressures – have made coral reefs one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth. When conditions such as ...

as well as the growing impact of regional development issues like coastal development and water pollution. This project takes both global and local perspectives, working through activities such as ...

Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections Account for Around 10 Percent of Fish Stocks on Coral Reefs Oct. 7, 2024 — New research shows that international conservation efforts ...

Bleaching of the coral in the Great Barrier Reef, north-east Australia which is caused by global warming The Great Barrier Reef became a recognised area of ecological importance when it was ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching ...

Environmental monitoring equipment can range from simple tools like thermometers and pH meters to sophisticated devices like underwater cameras, acoustic sensors, and satellite imagery. Depending ...

It is the most serious environmental crisis humanity has faced since the Pleistocene ... That would move the clock back to the mid-1980s, and would result in a world in which coral reefs could thrive, ...

Marine scientists highlights the complex interplay between heat stress, disease onset and coral mortality. They found that 66 percent of the colonies were bleached by February 2024 and 80 per cent by ...

“That bolsters the reef’s resilience by helping withstand environmental stressors such as heat-induced mortality.” This internal connectivity allows coral communities within isolated reefs to assist ...

Coral reefs consist of hundreds of thousands of ... particularly if they are already experiencing environmental stressors.

Coral reefs hold a significant role and value in the protection of underwater life and coastal areas. However, coral reefs are facing severe threats that jeopardize their survival as a result of ...