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Coral threatened by massive bleaching event
The bleaching of the coral in the Coral Sea is forcast to cause massive problems for marine life and this year's predicted bleaching due to a hot southern summer could be repeated time and time again as global... Australia's coral reef growth is slowest ever
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has experienced the slowest coral growth ever in the past 400 years. This decline of growth rate puts the species that the reef supports in danger of not being able to sustain them... Cutting back on CO2 may be too late for Coral Reefs
Never underestimate the importance of coral reefs.Cutting back on any amounts of carbon dioxide is a good thing, but it may be too late for coral reefs. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... Scientists find 100s of new creatures on Australia's coral reefs
Scientists in Australia have discovered hundreds of new animal species of coral reefs, including tiny crustaceans.They were found when members of the Australian chapter of CReefs, that is part of the Census of... Scientists Learn How Nemo Finds His Way Home
How does the orange clownfish - aka Nemo from the movie "Finding Nemo" - really find its way home? "It turns out the colorful saltwater fish can sniff for leaves that fall into the sea from rainforests growing on... Study: Global Coral Crisis Is In Full Bloom
Coral reefs around the world are in bad shape these days. But a new research paper in the journal Science says their problems may be getting worse. " Coral reefs around the world are in bad shape these days.... Reef-building coral species are facing extinction
The results of a global study show that a third of the world's reef-building coral species are facing extinction due to a combination of climate change, fishing, and pollution. " The economic value of the...
created by michelle.sundvick | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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665 views | 7 recommendations | 15 comments
Faces of Bali - Uluwatu Temple
"Pura Uluwatu (temple of the stone head) or Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is located in the edge of stone cliff in southern part of Bali. This ancient temple is dedicated to the spirits of the sea. Built in the...
created by olasnavigator | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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About 34.42 pct of Bali`s coral reefs damaged
"Denpasar (ANTARA News) - About 34.41 percent of Bali`s coral reefs spreading over an area of 65.08 square kilometers has been destroyed or damaged, Bali Governor Dewa Beratha said."Besides, 27.38 percent of coral reef wealth has died," the governor said in a written address...Wimbledon match-fixing and betting scam
As Wimbledon gears up the last thing it needed was this story about match fixing. As a sport that perhaps above all others aside from boxing depends on the integrity of two individuals rather than a team...Faces of Bali - Sanur
"Sanur area is the oldest tourism village in this area, where the first five star rated hotel was built. Known for its luxurious and quiet area for tourists. It beautiful beaches and sun rise view make Sanur...
created by olasnavigator | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Protecting 83 Percent of Earth's Coral Species
Good news from one of the most successful long-term environment protection agencies, the amazing Nature Conservancy––"Just below the water's surface lies a magical world teeming with life and value....
created by Maireid Sullivan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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374 views | 24 recommendations | 9 comments
Sunscreen Use Causes Bleaching in Coral Reefs
Sunscreen use is highly recommended by doctors and dermatologists to help prevent melanoma and other skin cancers and diseases. However, once you dive into the water and it starts to come off, where does all that... Canary in a Coal Mine MWV16
Coral reefs are dying a death of a thousand cuts and their disappearance threatens not only the incredibly diverse ecosystem that depends on them, but also human health and welfare.In this episode of MicrobeWorld...Gigantic environmental billboard on the ocean floor
" 2008 is the International Year of the Reef (IYOR). The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their...
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