Swift action could save corals from warming oceans

Rapid action to significantly reduce emissions could delay the onset of critically warm ocean temperatures and save still healthy coral reefs.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
Nov. 9, 2022 ~8 min

Climate tipping points could lock in unstoppable changes to the planet – how close are they?

A recent paper suggested damaging climate tipping points could be closer than first thought.

David Armstrong McKay, Researcher in Earth System Resilience, Stockholm University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 ~8 min


How to raise little ‘lawn mower’ urchins for coral reefs

New research indicates a better way to raise long-spined sea urchins for repopulating coral reef ecosystems.

Brad Buck-Florida • futurity
Aug. 22, 2022 ~5 min

The Mediterranean has experienced record sea temperatures this summer: this could devastate marine life

While official data is yet to be released, this year’s Mediterranean marine heatwave will likely have devastating ecological consequences.

John Spicer, Professor of Marine Zoology, University of Plymouth • conversation
Aug. 18, 2022 ~7 min

Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is 'urgently needed,' while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer

Rising concern about possible environmental damage from the active ingredients in sunscreens could have ripple effects on public health if it causes people to use less of them.

Karen Glanz, George A. Weiss University Professor and Director, UPenn Prevention Research Center, University of Pennsylvania • conversation
Aug. 9, 2022 ~10 min

Rise of biting led to reef fish diversity

Research shows that coral reefs' diversity of fish results from a relatively recent innovation among bony fish: biting prey from surfaces.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~4 min

Kenya’s Efforts to Protect Its Coral

VOA Learning English • voa
June 28, 2022 ~6 min

Scientists Listen to Coral to Learn About Its Health

VOA Learning English • voa
June 9, 2022 ~3 min


Dolphins seem to treat skin trouble by rubbing on coral

New research documents Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins lining up to treat skin conditions by rubbing against corals. Analysis of the corals backs them up.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~6 min

Scientists Report New Coral Bleaching Event on Great Barrier Reef

VOA Learning English • voa
May 14, 2022 ~3 min

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