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"‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm"
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"Another threat to reefs: Microplastic chemicals may harm coral reproduction"
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Another threat to reefs: Microplastic chemicals may harm coral reproduction
As the sliver of a new moon shines over Kāneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu, millions of tiny orbs ascend from a reef and swirl in the water column. These spheres are bundles of coral eggs and sperm responding to lunar cycles and chemical cues in the water that tell them when to fertilize and where to settle […]

"In Mauritius, an NGO is tracking the sex life of corals to save them"
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In Mauritius, an NGO is tracking the sex life of corals to save them
BLUE BAY, Mauritius — Every October, Blue Bay in southeastern Mauritius, named for its enticing waters, takes on a pinkish hue. The cause: corals releasing millions of eggs and sperm. This type of annual synchronized spawning is crucial to the survival of these corals. Now, scientists are pinning their hopes of saving corals battered by […]

"Century-old corals reveal the Pacific Northwest is acidifying faster than expected"
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Century-old corals reveal the Pacific Northwest is acidifying faster than expected
In 1888, researchers aboard the R/V Albatross began the world’s first concentrated marine research expeditions off California’s Pacific coast. The team collected untold plant and animal specimens, including orange cup corals, which they carefully preserved and stored in collections at the Smithsonian Institution. These specimens have now become rare physical evidence of ongoing changes in […]

"We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock"
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We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock
The heatwave in Western Australia last summer broke records. As marine scientists, we were deeply concerned about whether Ningaloo’s corals would survive. We were prepared for the worst, but what my colleague…

"Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point?"
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Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point?
Many coral reefs are already very vulnerable, and another El Niño is forecast.

"Heat-Resistant Coral Restoration Offers Hope as Reefs Face Climate Crisis"
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Heat-Resistant Coral Restoration Offers Hope as Reefs Face Climate Crisis | Happy Eco News
Heat-resistant coral restoration in Mauritius shows promise after identifying species that survived mass bleaching. Scientists use heat-tolerant varieties to rebuild reefs facing climate threats.