Scientists discover hidden deep-sea coral reef in US
Coral habitat must be protected from oil and gas development since the reef itself still holds many mysteries says chief scientist Erik Cordes.
Aug 28, 2018, 13:14 PM IST
Global warming killing the Great Barrier Reef: Study
Corals on Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef experienced a catastrophic die-off following the extended marine heatwave of 2016, a study has found.
Apr 19, 2018, 16:35 PM IST
UK cruise ship damages pristine Indonesian coral reef
The boat, which was carrying 102 passengers and 79 crew, became grounded on the reefs and had to be refloated by a tug boat before continuing on its journey.
Mar 14, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef suffers severe coral bleaching for second year in a row
On Thursday, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) carried out the first survey for 2017 over the area between Cairns and Townsville in Queensland state.
Mar 10, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
‘Weed-like’ algae killing Great Barrier Reef corals: Study
The research was undertaken at Heron Island, a coral cay on the southern end of the reef using underwater reef experiments and outdoor lab studies.
Feb 07, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
Global warming: 70% of Japan's biggest coral reef killed by bleaching
The temperature of the seawater surrounding Japan's Sekiseishoko coral reef was one to two degrees Celsius higher than normal between last June and September.
Jan 12, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef not on the verge of extinction
Australian authorities also insisted UNESCO to put efforts in protecting the natural wonder and creating stiff measures so the Great Barrier does not get harmed.
Dec 04, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Climate change kills Great Barrier Reef, nature's spectacular treasure no longer with us
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been declared officially dead in an obituary written by environmental writer Rowan Jacobsen, for Outside Magazine.
Oct 14, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
South China Sea tribunal: Key findings
A United Nations-backed tribunal issued a damning ruling against China in its long-running dispute with the Philippines.
Jul 12, 2016, 16:18 PM IST
Bleaching kills 35 percent of coral in Great Barrier Reef
Results indicated that the worst affected area is located off the coast of Townsville and Papua New Guinea, while in the region located south of Cairns, the average mortality is 5 percent.
May 30, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
Ocean alert: 93% of Great Barier Reef hit by coral bleaching – Watch!
Researchers contributing to Australia’s National Coral Bleaching Taskforce found that only 7 percent of the reef has avoided coral bleaching.
Apr 21, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Watch: First sign of coral bleaching found in Sydney!
World's largest marine heritage is under threat. For the first time ever, coral population in Sydney Harbour is showing signs of bleaching due to warm waters, according to the scientists.
Apr 20, 2016, 00:40 AM IST
