Tropical Coral Reefs in Dire Need of Cooler Ocean Temperatures

Tropical Coral Reefs in Dire Need of Cooler Ocean Temperatures

Study details the impact of global warming on coral reefs

Coralbots Might One Day Help Repair Damaged Coral Reefs

Coralbots Might One Day Help Repair Damaged Coral Reefs

Kickstarter campaign aims to raise money for the building of such intelligent robots

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 8th, 2013
Particulate Pollution Keeps Coral Reefs from Growing, Study Finds

Particulate Pollution Keeps Coral Reefs from Growing, Study Finds

Despite their living under the sea, coral reefs respond to particulate pollution

US Minesweeper Stuck in the Philippines Will Be Cut into Pieces

US Minesweeper Stuck in the Philippines Will Be Cut into Pieces

Authorities hope this measure will help prevent any further damage to the coral reefs

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2013
US Navy Ship Stuck in the Philippines Sparks Major Environmental Concerns

US Navy Ship Stuck in the Philippines Sparks Major Environmental Concerns

The ship ran aground on coral reefs listed as a World Heritage Site

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 26th, 2012
Deep-Sea Corals Found Off US Northeastern Coast

Deep-Sea Corals Found Off US Northeastern Coast

The reefs were found in deepwater canyons by a scientific expedition

Microbes, Sponges and Worms Now Thrive Because of Pollution and Heavy Fishing

Microbes, Sponges and Worms Now Thrive Because of Pollution and Heavy Fishing

Our already vulnerable ecosystems stand to face more threats, study says

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 1st, 2012
Sediments Can Promote Coral Reef Development

Sediments Can Promote Coral Reef Development

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 19th, 2012
Underwater Eruptions May Promote Coral Reef Health

Underwater Eruptions May Promote Coral Reef Health

This may be how the Great Barrier Rift formed to begin with

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2012
2,600 Marine Scientists Push for Immediate Coral Reefs Preservation

2,600 Marine Scientists Push for Immediate Coral Reefs Preservation

Specialists warn that declining coral reef will also impact on tourism and fishing

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 6th, 2012
Coral Reefs Proven to Be More Resilient than We Thought

Coral Reefs Proven to Be More Resilient than We Thought

Study shows that coral reefs recover even if severely damaged by environmental conditions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 25th, 2012
Seagrass Might Help Us Fight Back Ocean Acidification

Seagrass Might Help Us Fight Back Ocean Acidification

New studies show that having seagrass close to coral reefs can help protect the latter

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 27th, 2012
BP Oil Spill Severely Affected Deepwater Corals

BP Oil Spill Severely Affected Deepwater Corals

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 27th, 2012
Satellites Observe the Temporal Texture of Coral Reefs

Satellites Observe the Temporal Texture of Coral Reefs

This approach allows scientists to monitor the habitats

Australia Has Largest Marine Reserve

Australia Has Largest Marine Reserve

The park is supposed to be bigger than Germany and France put together

Coral Reefs Shelter More Species than Previously Thought

Coral Reefs Shelter More Species than Previously Thought

Climate change and human influence might make coral reefs disappear within 100 years

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 23rd, 2011
Underwater Lab Is Dedicated to Coral Studies

Underwater Lab Is Dedicated to Coral Studies

Divers are constantly monitoring the endangered reefs

 
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