US Virgin Islands approves bill to ban toxic sunscreen
Sunscreens with chemicals — oxybenzone or octinoxate — can cause death among developing corals and increase coral bleaching
11 billion pieces of plastic bring disease threat to coral reefs
Coral reefs in the Asia-Pacific have been deluged with an estimated 11.1 billion pieces of plastic waste, increasing the risk of coral disease …
The Great Barrier Reef can repair itself, with a little help from science
Corals on the Great Barrier Reef that are tolerant to warmer waters can be used to help repair other parts of the reef damaged by bleaching events
Coral bleaching influenced by location, other factors: Study
The study, conducted on coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, found that heat was not the only driver of bleaching
Degradation, loss of coral reefs can affect 4.5 million people in southeast Asia: IPCC report
Corals occupy only 0.1% of the global sea surfaces; but more than 25% of marine biodiversity is supported by them
The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
Status of Coral Reefs of the World:2020, prepared by the Australian government, said reducing local pressures on coral reefs to maintain their …
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Heatwaves sweep the oceans
Marine heatwaves hit the western Indian Ocean and the northern Bay of Bengal the most; will be a permanent feature by end of the century
Oil spill could devastate Mauritius’ coral reefs, say experts
They also call for more coverage of oil spills in India
Funding not enough to save Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s federal budget is US $400 million short of the money needed to protect the reef from pollution
‘Dead’ coral reefs as important as ‘live’ ones, shows new study
‘Dead’ coral reefs support ‘cryptic’ animals — including fishes, snails, tiny crabs and worms — who hide …