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"Scientists develop sunscreen made from pollen that doesn’t harm corals"
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Scientists develop sunscreen made from pollen that doesn’t harm corals
Scientists have invented a pollen-based sunscreen, which their results suggest is as effective in blocking harmful ultraviolet rays as sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral bleaching and pollution in oceans. In a recently published study, the researchers also showed their pollen sunscreen doesn’t harm corals. They added 1 milliliter (0.034 ounces) of both their […]

"Belize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs"
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Belize project seeks out heat-resilient corals to protect its reefs
HOPKINS, Belize — Heaters, pumps and computerized meters rigged to an everyday picnic icebox may seem like a high school science project. But this heat stress tank may hold the key to finding the most heat-resilient corals in Belize’s waters. As climate change and other human-caused stressors continue to push these rainforests of the sea […]

"Conservationists raise sharks to restore reefs in waters around Thailand"
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Conservationists raise sharks to restore reefs in waters around Thailand
KHAO LAK, Thailand — Conservationist Ying Pemika Choovanichchanon holds a small basket in her hands, careful not to disturb the leathery brown pouches nestled inside. When she shines a light underneath, signs of life appear: the pouches are bamboo shark egg cases, and the tiny creatures within them are a key part of a plan […]

"The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it"
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The beauty of coral reefs is key to their survival – so we came up with a way to measure it
Researchers found that photos of restored reefs were rated just as beautiful as those of healthy reefs.

"10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives"
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10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives
A single ReefSeed unit spawned 3 million larvae during a single spawning season, which they turned into 10,000 juvenile corals.

"Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease"
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Restoration, protection aim to save Belize’s coral reef from extreme heat and disease
PLACENCIA, Belize — After Hurricane Iris decimated the coral reef at Laughing Bird Caye National Park in 2001, many wrote off the UNESCO World Heritage site as a coral graveyard. But a small group from the coastal village of Placencia, Belize, about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from the island, saw hope. In 2006, the park […]

"Record coral losses in Great Barrier Reef spark concern over escalating climate stress"
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Australia’s reefs suffer worst coral decline on record
Some of the reefs surveyed lost as much as 70 per cent of their corals.

"Philippines protects huge coral hotspot off the coast of Panaon Island"
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Philippines protects huge coral hotspot off the coast of Panaon Island
The corals around Panaon Island in the southeastern Philippines form some of the healthiest and most climate-resilient reefs in the world, and they’re now a legally protected seascape. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the Panaon Island Protected Seascape law on Aug. 29. It creates a 61,204-hectare (151,200-acre) marine protected area within the Pacific Coral […]

"New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation"
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New Coral Reef Protection Technology to Transform Global Conservation | Happy Eco News
New coral reef protection technology will transform coral reef protection as an international partnership expands to cover 90% of the world's reefs. Saudi Arabia will direct the International Coral Reef Initiative and implementing advanced coral reef protection technology alongside proven conservation methods to safeguard these vital ocean ecosystems.

"Community efforts yield new marine protected area in the Philippines"
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Community efforts yield new marine protected area in the Philippines
The Philippines has officially designated a new marine protected area after an 18-year campaign by local communities, fisher associations, civil society organizations and government agencies, the Wildlife Conservation Society announced Aug. 13. The newly created Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA), which covers nearly 150 hectares (about 370 acres), is the largest MPA in Siquijor province […]

"Coral once feared extinct rediscovered in the Galšpagos after 25 years"
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Coral once feared extinct rediscovered in the Galápagos after 25 years
Wellington’s solitary coral, a species thought to be extinct for more than two decades, was rediscovered in 2024 near Tagus Cove in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, according to a recent study.  Over multiple dives in 2024, scientists from the Charles Darwin Foundation, the Galápagos National Park Directorate, and the California Academy of Sciences spotted more than […]