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Ocean plastics raise risk of coral reef disease

Coral reefs are already under stress due to global warming.

26 Jan 2018 2:15 PM IST

Deep reefs covered at least the same ocean area worldwide as shallow reefs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deep reefs won't be refuge for fish, corals

Worldwide, coral reefs in shallow waters are among ecosystems most threatened by climate change

22 July 2018 12:49 PM IST

Under 2C of warming coral, and the vital ecosystems it supports, would be virtually wiped out. (Photo: AFP)

Underwater loudspeakers can help restore coral reef

Researchers experimented by playing sounds of healthy coral reefs on a loudspeaker, which led to an improvement in...

1 Dec 2019 11:16 AM IST

Coral reefs make up less than one percent of Earths marine environment, but are home to an estimated 25 percent of ocean life, acting as nurseries for many species of fish. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Coral reef hit by bleaching

Bleaching hits world's southernmost coral reef: scientists.

3 April 2019 10:09 AM IST