Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. They are home to millions of different species and provide habitat for many other organisms. Coral reefs are also very important to the health of the oceans, as they help to protect the shoreline from storms and erosion. They also provide food and shelter to a variety of marine life. Unfortunately, coral reefs are in danger due to climate change, overfishing, pollution, and other human activities. In this section, we’ll take a look at some of the latest news, articles, and videos about coral reefs and their importance.

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22.10.2024

Landmark debt swap to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs

The government of Indonesia announced a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs.

Environmental News Bits

22.10.2024

How remarkable diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs – Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Southern Cross University. New research has found previously undocumented variation in coral heat tolerance on the Great Barrier Reef, giving hope that corals' own genetic resources may hold the key for us to help in its recovery and adaptation. Researchers measured the bleaching thresholds of more than 500 colonies of…

Reef Builders

05.11.2024

Study Says Corals (Not Algae,) Contribute to the Growth of Harmful Bacteria | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

A study led by the University of Bremen suggests that on algae-dominated coral reefs, it is not the algae but the corals themselves that may contribute to the…

Grist - A nonprofit news org

07.01.2025

The business case for saving coral reefs | Grist

Research shows the nation’s coral reefs protect $1.8 billion in economic assets each year and should be protected for our sake and their own.

Audubon

25.03.2025

The Remarkable Healing Power of Seabird Poop for Climate-Stressed Coral Reefs | Audubon

Scientists are just beginning to understand the important connections between the health of seabird nesting colonies above water and reef ecosystems below.

Reefs.com

27.03.2025

An Ocean of Sound: Dolphin Communication and Reef Restoration

How does sound help us study dolphin communication and restore degraded coral reefs? Find out tonight at Ocean Encounters, a live virtual discussion with #WHOI

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30.03.2025

Conservation Guide to Building an Ocean Reef - Eco Friend

Explore effective strategies for coral reef restoration and marine conservation. Learn how to engage local communities, tackle threats, and participate in impactful volunteer programs worldwide. Learn how to restore and protect coral reefs with this conservation guide. Discover key steps, restoration methods, and volunteer programs to support marine ecosystems.

The Seattle Times Environment

23.04.2025

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record | The Seattle Times

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.

The Independent | Climate and Environment News

24.04.2025

More than 80% of world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event in history | The Independent

‘We're looking at something that's completely changing the face of our planet,’ scientists warn

Environmental News Bits

29.04.2025

Trump is stripping protections from marine protected areas – why that’s a problem for fishing’s future, and for whales, corals and other ocean life – Environmental News Bits

The coral reefs of Palmyra Atoll, part of Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, provide nurseries for many fish species. Andrew S. Wright/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via Flickr, CC BY-SA by David Shiffman, Arizona State University The single greatest threat to the diversity of life in our oceans over the past 50 years, more…

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