coral reefs

Massive coral reef discovered in Amazon River

The Amazon River is known far and wide for its vast array of wildlife ranging from pink dolphins to flesh-eating piranhas and has now revealed a new treasure trove - a massive coral reef that stretches for some 600 miles, scientists say.

Acidic oceans stifling coral growth: study

Scientists unveiled the first smoking-gun evidence Wednesday that growing ocean acidity caused by global warming is already stifling growth of vital coral reefs.

World’s corals threatened by bleaching

Corals worldwide are at risk from a major episode of bleaching which turns reefs white, scientists have confirmed.

April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

Massive coral reef discovered in Amazon River

The Amazon River is known far and wide for its vast array of wildlife ranging from pink dolphins to flesh-eating piranhas and has now revealed a new treasure trove - a massive coral reef that stretches for some 600 miles, scientists say.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Acidic oceans stifling coral growth: study

Scientists unveiled the first smoking-gun evidence Wednesday that growing ocean acidity caused by global warming is already stifling growth of vital coral reefs.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

World’s corals threatened by bleaching

Corals worldwide are at risk from a major episode of bleaching which turns reefs white, scientists have confirmed.

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