Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Coral Viruses Worsening Because of Increasing Ocean Temperatures
Ocean warming can trigger viral outbreaks that impact coral reefs, according to the newly published research.
Grounded Luxury Yacht Damaged 19K Square Feet of Coral Reef, Officials Say
Aluxury yacht that was grounded off the coast of Maui, Hawaii, has left thousands of square feet of damage to the surrounding coral reefs.
Study shows how biodiversity of coral reefs around the world changes with depth
In a paper published today in Current Biology shows that mesophotic coral reefs function much differently than their shallower counterparts and are unlikely to offer a refuge for shallow water fishes trying to escape climate-change driven warming on the ocean’s surface.
China-funded bridge threatens Paradise Reef in southern Philippines
Samal Island, a popular tourist destination near Davao City in the southern Philippines, is fringed by a 300-meter (980-foot) coral system known as Paradise Reef, which hosts more than 100 coral species.
Two-thirds of sharks and ray in coral reefs facing extinction: SFU study
Nearly two-thirds of all sharks and rays that live among coral reefs are threatened with extinction.
70% of Florida’s Coral Reefs Are Eroding
The largest spatial assessment to date highlights the need for improved management practices and coral restoration efforts in Florida.
This coral reef resurrected itself — and showed scientists how to replicate it
About half a billion people worldwide depend on the ecosystems created and sustained by coral.
To save California coasts, scientists turn to the humble oyster
Thousands of the tiny mollusks have begun growing on the artificial reefs dropped in the bay as part of a plan to mitigate damage in California.
Discovered in the deep: the ‘forest of the weird’
More than a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean, is a seascape of oddly shaped corals and a glass sponge named after ET
More Than 90% of Great Barrier Reef Impacted by Sixth Mass Bleaching Event
More than 90 percent of the Great Barrier Reef was impacted by coral bleaching during the Australian summer of 2021-2022.
Underwater Gardens Boost Coral Diversity to Stave Off ‘Biodiversity Meltdown’
Corals are the foundation species of tropical reefs worldwide, but stresses ranging from overfishing to pollution to warming oceans are killing corals and degrading the critical ecosystem services they provide.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.