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Parrotfish presence in large numbers on damaged reefs very likely helps the process of repair, Taylor and his colleagues suggest.(Photo: ANI)

Study predicts when reefs die, parrotfish thrive

In the damaged areas of the reefs, the study found that parrotfish populations increased in number by two to eight...

6 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

The coral uses pier pillars near the seaside town of Eilat at the southern tip of Israel as an artificial reef, creating shimmering mosaics that sustain much of the surrounding marine ecosystem. (Photo: AFP)

Assaf Zuvloni: Israeli scientist who saved corals

He put on their diving equipment; immerse themselves with chisels and hammers to save corals.

11 Jun 2019 4:02 PM IST

Several disturbances were recorded in the reefs, such as coral bleaching which caused rising of water temperatures. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Great Barrier Reef's coral cover facing record low since 1985

Coral bleaching, spread of crown-of-thorns starfish and tropical cyclones reduced coral coverage over past five years.

12 July 2019 12:56 PM IST

Great Barrier Reef. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Perfect storm' led to mass bleaching in Great Barrier Reef

Multiple factors enabled local solar heating to proceed unrestricted.

4 July 2017 7:49 PM IST