A study found while extreme heat from climate change caused bleaching among the less disturbed coral reefs, adapted near the more populated and polluted waters.
Tag: coral reef
Enhancing a climate-resilient marine sector in the Cook Islands
Research indicates that coral cover in Aitutaki is very low
Two fish face local extinction from overfishing in Gizo, says WWF
WWF study reveals that Gizo overharvesting of fish species is destructing the marine ecosystem
Reef revival: Fiji’s corals bouncing back after ruinous cyclone
Cyclone Winston devastated vital coral colonies off Fiji, but five years on, the reefs are alive again, teeming with fish and colour.
Coral reefs in the Solomon Islands hit by bleaching
The Solomon Island corals appear to be responding to heat stress as water temperatures have been recorded as high as 30 degrees Celsius.
Fiji and UN collaborate to increase impact investments in coral reefs and blue economy
UN expertise to support the protection of Fiji’s coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Race to Restore: Building Asia-Pacific’s Sustainable Ocean Economy
“Inadequate policy and insufficient efforts to safeguard the ocean’s natural capital have fallen short.”- Ingrid van Wees and John Tanzer
More publicity on American Samoa’s new giant coral
NOAA- funded researchers found a new record size coral colony in American Samoa after the Big Momma colony.
Coral trade impacts on ecosystem
Fiji raises concerns about the impacts of illegal trade in wildlife.
World could lose coral reefs by end of century, UN environment report warns
Global report indicates that human activities cause coral reefs to be at the risk of extinction.