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Marine biologist recalls finding the world’s largest coral by accident

The megacoral was discovered in 2024.

Published 268 days ago

Last chance tourism: Raising awareness or hastening damage?

A woman takes a picture of the Rhone glacier amid climate change in Obergoms, Switzerland

Updated 277 days ago

What we do in the shallows: Inside the mad dash to save the world’s coral reefs

(Above left) Coral in Australia’s Heron Island that has grown from ‘IVF’ efforts that involved planting larvae here in 2016. (Above centre and right) CRF volunteers explore a coral nursery where coral is nurtured on tree-like structures, for later transplanting. (Images courtesy Southern Cross University, Coral Restoration Foundation)

Updated 759 days ago

Marine heatwaves leading to widespread bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep Sea

Bleached Porites corals in the Kavaratti lagoon. (HT Photo)

Updated 819 days ago

Travelling to Netherlands? Check out this Dutch zoo for its coral 'Noah's Ark'

Divers with gloved hands gently nestled the first self-bred corals from the World Coral Conservatory project amongst their cousins in Europe's largest coral reef at the Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands. Travelling to Netherlands? Check out this Dutch zoo for its coral 'Noah's Ark' to preserve endangered reefs

Published 832 days ago

What is coral bleaching? Crisis posing threat to Australia's Great Barrier Reef

This underwater photo shows bleached and dead coral. Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering one of the most severe coral bleaching events.

Published 839 days ago

Travelling to Lakshadweep? Check out new tourism hotspots Bangaram, Thinnakara

Travelling to Lakshadweep? Check out new tourism hotspots Bangaram and Thinnakara islands

Published 905 days ago

Plan to go diving in the Gulf of Mexico? Discover coral reefs unhurt by climate

Bleached coral is visible next to healthy coral during a scuba dive at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, off the coast of Galveston, Texas. The sanctuary had some moderate bleaching this year but nothing like the devastation that hit other reefs during the summer's record-breaking heat.

Published 988 days ago

Hawaii mulls charging tourists to pay for its unique natural environment

A green sea turtle swims near coral in a bay on the west coast of the Big Island near Captain Cook, Hawaii. Taking care of Hawaii's unique natural environment costs money and now the state wants tourists to help pay for it, especially because growing numbers are traveling to the islands to enjoy the beauty of its outdoors — including some lured by dramatic vistas they've seen on social media.

Published 1216 days ago

Scientists discover five new species of black corals near Great Barrier Reef

Recent research has begun to paint a picture of a deep sea that contains far more species than biologists previously thought.

Published 1346 days ago

Australia's Great Barrier Reef could survive if given a chance: Report

Coral surrounds two small islands on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Published 1460 days ago

Policies and People | Are marine heatwaves affecting India’s monsoons?

Marine heatwaves are periods of extremely high temperatures in the ocean, which leads to coral bleaching, seagrass destruction, and loss of kelp forests, affecting the fisheries sector adversely.

Updated 1592 days ago

Australia declares 'mass bleaching' at Great Barrier Reef

The mass bleaching report emerged four days after the United Nations began a monitoring mission to assess whether the World Heritage site is being protected from climate change.

Published 1592 days ago

Crocheted ocean art to fight global warming

Crochet Coral Reef mixes handicrafts, environmentalism and feminism

Published 1646 days ago

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