Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaLargest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast
The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaResearchers examine changes in coral microbiome under hypoxia
California [US], November 2 (ANI): A recent study provided the first characterisation of the coral microbiome under hypoxia or low oxygen levels in the water. The study was published in the American Society for Microbiology journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. The study is a first step towards discovering potentially helpful microorganisms for corals exposed to […] Key Points
ThePrintHottest seawater ever measured, water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100
The water temperature off Florida's coast hit record highs, possibly the hottest seawater ever measured. coral reefs in the Florida Keys suffered devastating bleaching and death due to prolonged hot water. Global sea surface temperatures have been breaking records, signaling the alarming impact of climate change. Urgent action is needed to protect marine ecosystems. Key Points
Economic Timescoral reefs suffer 4th global bleaching event as climate change warms ocean’s surface waters
54 countries and territories have experienced mass bleaching among their reefs since February 2023. Along coastlines from Australia to Kenya to Mexico, many of... Key Points
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Marine heat waves cause intense coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers
Bleaching is primarily due to prolonged period of marine heat waves affecting the region since late October 2023, finds study. Marine heat waves are... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMarine heat waves cause intense coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers
Bleaching is primarily due to prolonged period of marine heat waves affecting the region since late October 2023, finds study. Marine heat waves are... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaStart late but get it right in Lakshadweep
India's policymakers need to take a 'der aaye, durust aaye' (started late but got it right) approach now and make Lakshadweep a model in sustainable tourism. That would mean only a miniscule fraction of India's 1.4 billion people can be allowed to stay there at a time. Or else by 2050 the fragile coral atolls of Lakshadweep will be submerged by humans and not by the Arabian Sea due to global warming, as is being predicted for Maldives. Key Points
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