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Coral Reefs Face Extinction as Global Warming Nears 3°C, Scientists Warn Paris Agreement Goals Are Critical for Survival

Marine scientists have revealed that coral reefs face severe risks as ocean warming accelerates beyond their natural adaptation capabilities. A new study published in Science shows that coral survival depends heavily on

Rahul Somvanshi

December 7, 2024

Scenic View of Rainforest Photo Credits: Arnie Chou

Conservation·Nature

Congress Greenlights $380 Million Debt-for-Nature Swaps to Save Tropical Forests and Coral Reefs—Find Out Which Countries Benefit

Tropical forests are among the Earth’s most important natural treasures. Yet too often, protected areas with tropical forests lack sustained funding for successful conservation. A new program for debt-for-nature swaps for long-term

Govind Tekale

July 10, 2024

This three-panel image shows a boulder star coral in St. Croix, USVI, as it shifted from healthy (May 2023), to bleached (October 2023), to recovered (March 2024), following extreme marine heat stress throughout the Caribbean basin in 2023. (Image credit: NOAA)

Marine Life·News·Ocean

Coral Reefs in Crisis: 60% Affected by Bleaching in Record Heat – Is the 4th Global Event the Worst Yet?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on the 16th that over the past year, more than 60% of the world’s coral reefs have been affected by sea surface temperature increases

Govind Tekale

May 29, 2024

Marine Life·Nature·News

Coral Reefs on Remote Pacific Island are Defying Climate Change’s Wrath!

Marine biodiversity hotspots, the coral reefs, are grappling with the devastating effects of marine heatwaves, leading to mass coral bleaching and mortality. Can the natural thermal tolerance of these reefs evolve quickly

Govind Tekale

August 23, 2023

Climate·Nature

Heatwaves Bleach Life from Florida’s Colorful Coral Reefs: An Urgent Climate Wake-up Call

The kaleidoscope of colors that make Florida’s coral reefs an underwater paradise is under threat, as an unprecedented marine heat wave is causing widespread coral bleaching. This change is occurring earlier than

Govind Tekale

July 26, 2023

Marine Life·Nature·Travel

New Hope for Marine Life: The Discovery of a Pristine Coral Reef off the Galápagos Islands

A discovery of a new coral reef off the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador has been reported. The size of the coral reef is approximately 2 km long & has over 50% living

Govind Tekale

April 20, 2023

Travel·World

Discover Yap: The Remote Micronesian Paradise with Rich Traditions and Pristine Coral Reefs

607 far-flung islands make the Federated States of Micronesian in the western Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by a pristine coral reef & lush flora, Yap is a small island in the archipelago. In

Govind Tekale

April 8, 2023

Nature·Sustainability

Breeding Coral Reefs That Grow 50x Faster – Coral Vita

Coral Vita is a mission-driven company that grows and breeds resilient corals that grow 50x faster to restore dying reefs. Co-founders Sam Teicher and Gator Halpern have been working with the community,

Karmactive Team

November 18, 2022

Nature·News

The Coral Reefs In The Western Indian Ocean May Completely Die In 50 Years

The Indian coral reefs are the most ancient and dynamic part of the Indian marine ecosystem. The major coral reef formations in India are confined to the Gulf of Mannar, Palk bay,

Barkha Pawar

December 12, 2021

Coral bleaching on the Southern Great Barrier Reef © theundertow.ocean & @diversforclimate

Australia·Marine Life·News

Great Barrier Reef Faces UNESCO “In Danger” Decision as 8 Bleaching Events Destroy 50% of Corals

The Great Barrier Reef could be declared “World Heritage in Danger” by mid-2026, as UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee sets a deadline for Australia to prove it’s doing enough to protect this natural

Govind Tekale

July 12, 2025