"Scientists are planting corals to combat bleaching, ocean acidification, and other threats facing these colorful ecosystems."

>"Prof Terry Hughes says he believes bleaching is under way as the Australian government conducts _...Read More_

>"A new study found two common reef-builders can cope with 2ºC of global warming."

'C-ecology' concept proposes 3D printed coral reef ecosystem to revitalize urban rivers

"This is absolutely fascinating : With the pressures of climate change, coral reefs are bleaching and dying globally at an unprecedented rate. In Jordan however, researchers, activists and fishers are hopeful that their coral reefs and the _...Read More_

"Scientists are sourcing new ultraviolet ray-blocking compounds from algae, seaweed, cyanobacteria and other marine creatures."

“Planting new corals can't stop climate change, but it can give marine ecosystems a fighting chance. Volunteers have largely led the ambitious _...Read More_

One of the most easily visible impacts of climate change is coral bleaching. As temps rise worldwide, water temps are climbing as well, causing colorful coral to become stressed and kick out their symbiotic algae partners.

„Since the 1950s, the world’s coral reef cover has halved due to global heating, overfishing, pollution and habitat destruction. The _...Read More_

heatwaves, driven by climate change, are becoming more frequent and intense worldwide. Although we know that heatwaves kill marine organisms and have devastating effects on _...Read More_

"Environment reporter Graham Readfearn explores what an ‘in danger’ listing would mean for the future of the reef, and for Australia’s approach to climate change"

"Tian Xuejun rejects Australia’s ‘groundless accusations’ that China influenced the finding to score political points"

>"In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas."

A UNESCO advisory body had made the sobering announcement after several years of back-to-back bleachings.