Coral reefs can adapt to climate change, says study
Researchers found that some corals in the normally cool waters of the Cook Islands carry genetic variants that predispose them to heat tolerance.
Nov 02, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
'World witnessed longest bleaching event in past two years'
In 2016, bleaching hit 90 per cent of coral on the iconic Great Barrier Reef and killed more than 20 per cent of the reef's coral, researchers said.
Jan 05, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
Sensitive issues could damage ties with US military: China
Failure to properly handle sensitive issues between the US and China could 'very likely disturb and undermine' their military-to-military relations, a top Chinese official told US National Security Advisor Susan Rice Monday.
Jul 25, 2016, 17:00 PM IST
View from space: Beautiful reefs of Bahamas
NASA astronaut Tim Kopra, who is the commander of the International Space Station (ISS) has been showering us with many breathtaking images of the Earth from space.
May 07, 2016, 10:36 AM 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
Great Barrier Reef experiencing 'worst coral bleaching' in years
Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.
Mar 29, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
Chinese fishermen destroy coral reefs in South China Sea
Chinese fishermen are deliberately destroying the coral reefs in South China Sea.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:31 PM IST
