The damage caused to the Great Barrier Reef by global warming has compromised the capacity of its corals to recover, according to new research. …read more Source:: Science
Tag: coral reefs
Eradicate rats to bolster coral reefs
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•New research has confirmed that invasive rats decimate seabird populations, with previously unrecognized consequences for the extensive coral reefs that encircle and protect these islands. Invasive predators such as rats …read more Source:: Science
Coral reefs suffering in Philippines despite outlawing damaging fishing practices
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•Some of the fishing methods used in today’s small-scale fisheries are causing more damage to coral reefs than ever, a new study has found. …read more Source:: Science
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons
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•The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons. A new study identifies the details of how ocean acidification affects …read more Source:: Science
The window for saving the world’s coral reefs is rapidly closing
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•For the first time, an international team of researchers has measured the escalating rate of coral bleaching at locations throughout the tropics over the past four decades. The study documents …read more Source:: Science