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Explained | The world's coral reefs are bleaching: What does that mean?

On Monday, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the world's fourth mass global bleaching event is underway - with serious consequences for marine life and for the people and economies that rely on reefs.

15 April 2024, 17:06 IST

Explained | The world's coral reefs are bleaching: What does that mean?

Explained | The world's coral reefs are bleaching: What does that mean?

Explained | The world's coral reefs are bleaching: What does that mean?

15 April 2024, 17:06 IST

Low oxygen on coral reefs could go up by 287%: Study

They also used models of four different climate change scenarios to project that ocean warming and deoxygenation will substantially increase the duration

17 March 2023, 09:55 IST

Low oxygen conditions on coral reefs could intensify by up to 287% by 2100: Study

Low oxygen conditions on coral reefs could intensify by up to 287% by 2100: Study

Low oxygen on coral reefs could go up by 287%: Study

17 March 2023, 09:55 IST

Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

Scientists believe overfishing, pollution and rising water temperatures because of climate change may be making the reefs more vulnerable to yellow-band disease

28 December 2022, 07:31 IST

'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

28 December 2022, 07:31 IST

Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

Fishing nets, anchors and careless divers can rip their delicate structures, while exposure to continuous and intense heat can be lethal

02 November 2022, 09:58 IST

Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

Underwater heat 'inferno' ravages Mediterranean corals

02 November 2022, 09:58 IST

Artifical reefs help revive corals

After four years, about 96.5% of corals transplanted in Mithapur area survived, writes Tania Banerjee

23 July 2022, 16:36 IST

Man-made reefs help save corals

Man-made reefs help save corals

Artifical reefs help revive corals

23 July 2022, 16:36 IST

NIO to assess Maharashtra's coral reefs for restoration

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, corals enjoy the greatest degree of protection, having the same status as tigers and elephants

09 June 2022, 12:06 IST

NIO to assess coral reefs for restoration along Maharashtra coastline

NIO to assess coral reefs for restoration along Maharashtra coastline

NIO to assess Maharashtra's coral reefs for restoration

09 June 2022, 12:06 IST

Understanding this concept could help save coral reefs

A new study found that when corals and sea anemones absorb oxybenzone, their cells turn it into phototoxins. What does that mean?

07 May 2022, 10:26 IST

Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs

Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs

Understanding this concept could help save coral reefs

07 May 2022, 10:26 IST

How selective breeding may help reefs survive heating

Across the world, corals vary widely, both in the temperatures they experience and their ability to withstand high temperatures

21 August 2021, 12:14 IST

Coral, meet coral: How selective breeding may help the world’s reefs survive ocean heating

Coral, meet coral: How selective breeding may help the world’s reefs survive ocean heating

How selective breeding may help reefs survive heating

21 August 2021, 12:14 IST

Sponge structures may be Earth's oldest animal life

The findings also challenge the long-held idea that animals did not arise on Earth until after a major infusion of oxygen into the atmosphere and oceans

28 July 2021, 15:44 IST

Sponge structures may be Earth's oldest animal life

Sponge structures may be Earth's oldest animal life

Sponge structures may be Earth's oldest animal life

28 July 2021, 15:44 IST

Robot 'jellyfish' to protect endangered coral reefs

The experts decided to exploit the aspects of organisms like squid, jellyfish and octopus for a new tool in underwater exploration

21 January 2021, 14:33 IST

Robot 'jellyfish' to protect endangered coral reefs

Robot 'jellyfish' to protect endangered coral reefs

Robot 'jellyfish' to protect endangered coral reefs

21 January 2021, 14:33 IST