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Undersea Robot Just Delivered 100,000 Heat-Resistant Baby Corals to the Great Barrier Reef
The briefcase-sized robot dispersed over 100,000 coral larvae across Australian reefs – and if it proves to be successful, it could just be the beginning.
Man Postpones Retirement to Save Reefs After He Accidentally Discovers How to Make Coral Grow 40 Times Faster
One man's happy accident has brought new hope to the recovery of coral reefs around the world.
Dr. David Vaughan stumbled upon the groundbreaking discovery...
Signs of Coral Recovery for the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland scientists say baby corals are blooming again on the Great Barrier Reef, both in some of the shallows and also deeper areas, say...
Some Coral Species More Resilient to Climate Than Thought By ‘Remembering’ How to Survive Previous Heat Waves
Some coral species can be resilient to marine heat waves by “remembering” how they lived through previous one, reveals new research.
Scientists at Oregon State...
Volunteers ‘De-seaweeding’ Results in Dramatic 600% Improvement of Coral Regrowth
Any good gardener knows what a good de-weeding can do for a vegetable garden. As it turns out, it's much the same for coral...
Once Devastated Pacific Reefs See Amazing Rebirth, Recovering With ‘Shocking Speed’
As remote as they were beautiful, the coral reefs around the 5 volcano tips making up the Southern Line Islands dazzled National Geographc explorers...
Dolphins Self-Treat Their Own Skin By Lining Up to Rub on Specific Coral
Amazing footage shows dolphins rubbing against a specific type of coral—possibly to extract healing elements that will keep their skin healthy.
Researchers say it is...
Thailand Announces Ban on Coral-Damaging Sunscreens in Marine National Parks
Thailand has announced that, across its marine national parks, it's banning sunscreens that contain chemicals known to damage coral.
The Thai Department of Conservation said...
Affordable Reef-Safe Sunscreen on Horizon as Scientists Create More Sustainable Way to Make Zinc Oxide
A new, more sustainable way to make zinc oxide—a key ingredient in many high end health and beauty products such as sunscreens—has been developed...
Common Human Antibiotic Can Heal Coral Diseases – 95% Success Rate With Amoxicillin
Diseases continue to be a major threat to coral reef health, but a new study by Florida researchers reveals how a common antibiotic used...
Fiji’s Corals Are Bouncing Back After Being Reduced to Rubble in Historic Storm
After the most destructive cyclone in Fijian history smashed into the island four years ago, it was feared the rich coral reefs surrounding the...
Científicos Entusiasmados Después de Encontrar un Enorme Arrecife de Coral, el Primer Arrecife Descubierto en 120 Años
Los científicos australianos están encantados con el descubrimiento del enorme arrecife que se encontró recientemente en la Gran Barrera de Coral.
Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
Some Corals Have Started Adapting to Warmer Temperatures
This new study reveals evidence that some corals are adapting to warming ocean waters — offering great hope following recent reports of coral die-offs due...
Wildlife Group Buys Exclusive License for Shark Fishing on Great Barrier Reef to Halt the Practice
A wildlife group has purchased an exclusive commercial license to fish for sharks along Australia's Great Barrier Reef — just so they can shut down...
Scotland Protects Seas and Reefs
Seabirds and reefs with feather stars and a large clam that can live for centuries are among the species that will benefit from 30...
Coral More Resilient Than First Thought, Australian Scientists Find
Australian scientists studying the ocean have found that coral is more resilient than first thought, and has the ability to deal with increasing temperature....
Norway Protects Cod, Coral and Seabirds From the Threat of Oil
Putting the value of nature in front of the need for oil, the new government of Norway has decided to protect its valuable coastline...
Aussies Petition Their Government, Secure Historic Marine Protection for Coral Sea
Pushed by a chorus of 486,900 citizens, the Australian government announced Thursday their intention to create the world’s largest marine reserve, a highly protected...
Damaged Great Barrier Reef Makes ‘Spectacular’ Recovery
Sections of Australia's Great Barrier Reef have made a "spectacular" recovery from a bleaching event three years ago that devastated the coral, marine...