coral reefs
6000 Surveys of the World's Coral Reefs Revealed 'Bright Spots'
Ana Verayo | | Jun 20, 2016 05:57 AM EDT |
One of the most extensive studies of the world's coral reefs involving 6,000 surveys has located "bright spots" where fish populations are abundant despite damaged coral reefs.
NASA to Monitor Coral Reefs Around the World from 23,000 Feet Above
Ana Verayo | | Jun 13, 2016 04:56 AM EDT |
NASA launches its airborne CORAL campaign to save the reefs around the world, to collect important data and determine the reefs current health and conditions.
More Than 50 Percent of Corals in Northern Great Barrier Reef Now Dead
Ana Verayo | | May 31, 2016 06:24 AM EDT |
Recent surveys reveal that more than 50 percent of coral reefs in the northern area of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia are officially dead.
Damselfish in Distress: Dead, Bleached Corals Expose Small Fish to Large Predators
Ana Verayo | | May 12, 2016 07:01 AM EDT |
New findings about the devastating bleaching event of the coral in the Great Barrier Reef reveals how smaller reef fish are now vulnerable to predators.
China's Land Reclamation Activities In The Spratlys Destroying Maritime Resources
Desiree Sison | | Apr 15, 2015 07:15 AM EDT |
The Philippines has warned China that the latter's ongoing land reclamation projects in the Spratly Islands have destroyed hundreds of acres of coral reef, affecting the livelihood of states surrounding the sea.
Climate Change Threatens Florida's Pristine Coral Reefs
Marco Foronda | | Apr 06, 2015 10:15 AM EDT |
Scientists are already on the lookout for corals that do better in inhospitable conditions.
Worst Coral Bleaching in 20 Years Could Occur in 2015
Marco Foronda | | Dec 24, 2014 06:50 AM EST |
Massive coral bleaching only happens during El Niño events.
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