Tag: "coral bleaching"

Coral reef  -  Credit: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Bans on Some Fishing Gear Can Help Save Reefs

An intl. team of scientists has proposed that bans on fishing gear could aid in the recovery of reefs and fish populations hit by coral bleaching events.

Flattened coral reefs in the Caribbean - UEA

Caribbean Coral Reefs Flattened

A disturbing new study proves the last 40 years to have been devastating for the vast majority of coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Coral Reef - Credit: Tim McClanahan/WCS

New Research Gives Hope For Coral Reefs

Wildlife Conservation Society’s newest research shows some coral reefs may survive effects of ongoing climate change through better fisheries management.

Bleached Coral

Severe Coral Bleaching Predicted in Coral Sea

A devastating coral bleaching episode is predicted to occur in the Coral Sea between now and February.  If the bleaching has the effects that NOAA is predicting, marine life in the surrounding areas will be severely damaged. Reports from NOAA say that the bleaching will occur in parts of the Coral Sea, adjacent to Australia’s [...]