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Art and science must come together for coral reef conservation, biologists argue

By David Brown Art and science can work together to raise public awareness and propel conservation efforts needed to ...
Panda

Coral Reef Conservation is Key to Small Islands

Healthy coral reefs can contribute to the development of small island states, by providing income through tourism, ensuring local livelihoods and alleviating poverty, as well as acting as natural ...
Phys.org

Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration

Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some ...
Phys.org

AI goes underwater: Transforming coral reef conservation with cutting-edge image analysis

Coral reefs, nurturing hubs of marine biodiversity, are grappling with mounting threats from environmental shifts. Traditional monitoring techniques, often laborious and invasive, are proving ...
EurekAlert!

Seawater microbes are a powerful tool for diagnosing coral reef health and strengthening conservation efforts, according to new paper

Collection of water for analyzing reef water microorganisms is routinely done in St. John, USVI, using a Niskin bottle, which can be closed underwater at the sampling location. Woods Hole, MA (May 16, ...
The Guam Daily Post

Community input to shape Guam coral reef strategy through 2032

Public input gathered from Guam residents and natural resource experts will help determine the island’s coral reef ...
Mongabay

Another way to check the health of a coral reef: Study the microbes in the seawater

An increasingly common way to keep tabs on coral reef health is by measuring microorganisms in the local seawater. Microbial-based coral reef monitoring is excellent at detecting nutrient and health ...
Science Daily

Coral reef destruction a threat to human rights

A human rights-based approach to coral reef protection could ensure governments are held to account for safeguarding marine ecosystems. A human rights-based approach to coral reef protection could ...
CNN

Over a year of astonishing ocean heat has given way to the largest coral bleaching on record

The mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world since February 2023 is now the most extensive on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told Reuters this week. A staggering 77% ...
Ahram Online

Egypt explores two-track financing model for coral reef fund

Egypt is considering a two-track national fund combining grants and private investment to finance coral reef conservation, restoration, and sustainable tourism in the Red Sea, the Ministry of Local ...
EurekAlert!

Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival

Coral restoration, combined with efforts to address climate change and local stressors, is essential for the survival of reef ecosystems. Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is ...