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coral reef news

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

The megacoral was discovered in 2024.
us
Published on Nov 09, 2025 12:26 am IST

Last chance tourism: Raising awareness or hastening damage?

A woman takes a picture of the Rhone glacier amid climate change in Obergoms, Switzerland
trips tours
Updated on Oct 30, 2025 06:16 pm IST

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

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(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)
art culture
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:44 pm IST

Marine heatwaves leading to widespread bleaching of corals in Lakshadweep Sea

Bleached Porites corals in the Kavaratti lagoon. (HT Photo)
india news
Updated on May 07, 2024 01:20 am IST

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
travel
Published on Apr 23, 2024 01:10 pm IST

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.
trending
Published on Apr 16, 2024 11:37 am IST

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

Travelling to Lakshadweep? Check out new tourism hotspots Bangaram and Thinnakara islands
travel
Published on Feb 10, 2024 07:33 pm IST

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.
travel
Published on Nov 19, 2023 01:57 pm IST

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.
travel
Published on Apr 05, 2023 05:32 pm IST

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.
environment
Published on Nov 26, 2022 01:58 pm IST

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

Coral surrounds two small islands on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
science
Published on Aug 04, 2022 02:51 pm IST

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

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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. 
opinion
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 06:22 pm IST

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.
world news
Published on Mar 25, 2022 11:23 am IST

Crocheted ocean art to fight global warming

Crochet Coral Reef mixes handicrafts, environmentalism and feminism
art culture
Published on Jan 30, 2022 05:30 pm IST

Climate change damaging more World Heritage sites: Report

FILE - This Sept. 10, 2001, file photo shows Agincourt Reef, located about 30 miles off the coast near the northern reaches of the 1,200-mile long Great Barrier Reef.
world news
Published on Dec 02, 2020 07:35 pm IST

Mauritius races to halt oil spill from ship

An aerial photo shows oil leaking from the MV Wakashio, a bulk carrier ship that ran aground off the coast of Mauritius.
world news
Published on Aug 11, 2020 05:16 am IST

Researchers are improving conditions of degraded coral reefs, here’s how

Researchers are improving conditions of degraded coral reefs, here’s how.
lifestyle
Updated on Dec 03, 2019 01:18 pm IST

Recognising the climate crisis | HT Editorial

Due to carbon emissions, global temperatures have warmed by 1 degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels. It may not seem like a lot. But a world that is just a degree warmer has resulted in wildfires in California and Sydney, and annual wildfires in the Arctic
editorials
Published on Nov 24, 2019 04:20 pm IST

Coral reefs may be on deathbed, acting on it, says green ministry

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mumbai news
Updated on Oct 17, 2019 12:26 am IST

Travel on the cards? Here are five beautiful countries where Indians can enter visa-free

Travel helps you find new perspectives.
travel
Updated on Dec 12, 2019 05:29 pm IST

Coral reefs in Jamaica shows how nature contains healing powers

Coral reefs in Jamaica shows how nature contains healing powers.
lifestyle
Updated on Sept 18, 2019 10:10 am IST

Mumbai teen creates 3D-printed coral reef in Pondicherry

Siddharth Pillai, 17, has designed a system of interlocking blocks, assembling them along the Pondicherry coast. Experts estimate that it will start hosting marine life in a month.
mumbai news
Updated on Jul 15, 2019 08:37 am IST

Bahrain is sinking a plane into sea. Here’s why

The modified 70-meter long decommissioned Boeing 747 will sit as a centrepiece in the underwater theme park.
trending
Updated on Jun 13, 2019 06:51 pm IST

There are no technical fixes to deal with ecological changes

People take part in protests ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany July 2, 2017
opinion
Updated on Oct 19, 2018 05:53 pm IST

The world must do much more to save coral reefs

We must devise policies to provide protection to existing carbon sinks such as corals along with developing an adaptation frameworks for others.
analysis
Updated on Oct 17, 2018 11:40 am IST

Thailand bay made famous by The Beach closed indefinitely

Maya Bay, ringed by cliffs on Ko Phi Phi Ley island, was made famous when it featured in the 2000 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
travel
Updated on Oct 03, 2018 02:54 pm IST

This famous beach in Thailand will be shut for four months. Plan ahead

Maya Bay in Thailand was featured in the film The Beach starring Leonardo Di Caprio.
travel
Updated on May 23, 2018 12:25 pm IST

As corals die, watery grave awaits islands

A Jarawa man fishes on a coral reef in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Corals are among the oldest ecosystems on earth, having come into existence nearly 500 million years ago.
india news
Updated on May 11, 2018 08:39 am IST

Citizens, NGOs fighting to save mangroves, wetlands across Mumbai

According to non-profit Mangrove Society of India (MSI), intertidal regions are in high demand as they can be potential hotspots for construction and infrastructure development.
mumbai news
Updated on Apr 12, 2018 10:56 pm IST

Bombay HC directs CIDCO, private company to remove debris from Navi Mumbai wetland

In February, the state mangrove cell had asked Cidco to remove the debris but they did not.
mumbai news
Published on Apr 06, 2018 11:47 pm IST
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