- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 15th, 2013
Tropical Coral Reefs in Dire Need of Cooler Ocean Temperatures
Study details the impact of global warming on coral reefs
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2013
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
Despite their living under the sea, coral reefs respond to particulate pollution
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 30th, 2013
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
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
The reefs were found in deepwater canyons by a scientific expedition
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 7th, 2012
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
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 19th, 2012
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
Specialists warn that declining coral reef will also impact on tourism and fishing
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 6th, 2012
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
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
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 27th, 2012
Satellites Observe the Temporal Texture of Coral Reefs
This approach allows scientists to monitor the habitats
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 30th, 2011
Australia Has Largest Marine Reserve
The park is supposed to be bigger than Germany and France put together
- Research & Tech
- By Oana Grigoras
- November 4th, 2011
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
Divers are constantly monitoring the endangered reefs