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‘Warming planet’ could destroy world’s coral reefs by 2050

Washington - A new study shows the planet's coral reefs are dying at a rapid rate, calling global warming a major threat to their health. The study says ocean temperatures and acidity levels are higher than "any other time in at least the last 400,000 years."

In the Media by Lynn Herrmann - 3 comments

Sunken whaling ship of 'Moby Dick' captain found

Nantucket - Remains of a whaling ship discovered on a remote coral reef nearly 600 miles northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii are believed to be those of the second ship that inspired Herman Melville's classic 'Moby Dick.'

In the Media by Adeline Yuboco

Coral reefs grow rare beauty — and agreement

A study done in Hawaii by Oregon State University and University of Hawaii researchers found that the wondrous beauty of coral reefs trumps all debate about human use versus environmental conservation. Most say, "Save the coral reefs, no matter what!"

In the Media by Elizabeth Cunningham Perkins

Marine Scientists Say Fifth of World's Coral Reefs Dead

The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network has released a report on the condition of coral reefs around the world and the news is not good.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 4 comments

New Indicator Can Predict Coral Health

A new indicator of coral health has been discovered in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

Butterflyfish May Become Extinct

A beautiful black, white and yellow butterflyfish, much admired by eco-tourists, divers and aquarium keepers alike, may be at risk of extinction, scientists have warned; the case of the Chevroned Butterflyfish is a stark example.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

The Coral's Sick All Over the World

The International Year of the Reef launches a campaign to increase reef awareness and convince people to take an active role in protecting the reefs. The environmental campaign comes up against the ecotourism concept and the situation could get fishy.

In the Media by Lenny Stoute

Coral Reefs Are Increasingly Vulnerable To Angry Oceans

More sad news that is being associated with "Global Warming"...

In the Media by KeithLDick - 1 comment

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Corals inflate to escape the sand

Time-lapse footage reveals how mushroom corals inflate and deflate to free themselves from smothering sand.

UN probes threat to barrier reef

A Unesco team arrives in Australia to investigate possible damage to the Great Barrier Reef by the mining industry.

Reef ship pair plead guilty in NZ

The captain and navigation officer of a cargo ship which ploughed into a reef off New Zealand last October plead guilty to several charges.

VIDEO: UN concern over Barrier Reef threat

A UN team has arrived in Australia to investigate possible damage to the Great Barrier Reef by the mining industry.

Corals used to heat waves may weather global warming

Corals used to frequent temperature swings are more likely to survive the warming of the world's oceans, and may therefore be a good focus for conservation efforts as the global climate changes, new research suggests.