Scientists have welcomed the "impressive" discovery of what is thought to be the largest coral colony on the Great Barrier Reef and possibly in the world. Sophie Kalkowski-Pope and her mum, Jan Pope, discovered the 111-metre-long Pavona clavus colony offshore from Cairns in Far North Queensland.


Mother-Daughter Duo Discover Largest Documented Coral Colony in Great Barrier Reef

Scientists warn that coral reefs are facing irreversible collapse as global climate systems approach critical tipping points. Rising sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and human-induced emissions have accelerated coral bleaching events worldwide.

Earth at Risk: Coral Reefs and Climate Systems on the Brink | CLIMATE TRACKER | WION 

Florida: A devastating new study has revealed that two vital coral species in Florida's coral reef- Elkhorn and staghorn corals are now considered functionally extinct following a record-breaking marine heat wave in 2023. 


Florida: Climate Change Wipes Out Key Coral Species 

#GRAVITAS| The world's coral reefs are going through an unprecedented crisis as they are facing the most intense bleaching event ever recorded. With 84% of them now affected, it marks the fourth global coral bleaching event since 1998. Watch this video to find out more.

84% of coral reefs hit by extreme heat stress

Artificial intelligence is making its way into various reef conservation projects in the Indian ocean...

The multidisciplinary team of reef pulse,...

Is using passive acoustics to continuously monitor coral reefs...

For the past four months, they have deployed eight hydrophones at a depth of twelve meters off the coast of Saint-leu, on the island of La réunion...

AI boosts coral reef conservation on France's reunion island

The world’s largest coral colony has been found in the Solomon Islands located in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The discovery was made by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas team during an October 2024 expedition.

World's largest coral is 16 feet high, 300 years old, but has only just been found

Coral reefs are a part of the world's diverse marine ecosystem. But with the world's oceans consistently warming-up since the beginning of this year, these reefs are facing a host of problems, including severe damage like coral bleaching.

Coral reefs, most diverse marine ecosystem under threat

A previously unknown coral reef...teeming with marine life has been discovered off Ecuador's Galapagos islands.

New coral reef discovered in Ecuador

Researchers have found a previously unknown pristine coral reef off Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, which is supporting a rich and diverse marine life. The country's environment ministry said on Monday (April 17) that the researchers were on a scientific expedition.

Researchers find previously unknown pristine coral reef deep in Galapagos waters

In 2020, scientists at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) conducted a trial of coral cryopreservation on the Great Barrier Reef. This was the first time that coral cryopreservation had been attempted on a large scale in the field.

Coral cryopreservation: what is it and why is it so important?

In jade waters off Hong Kong's eastern shoreline, scientists are thrilled to spot a cuttlefish protecting her eggs inside an artificial, 3D-printed clay seabed helping to restore the city's fragile coral reefs.

Scientists are boosting Hong Kong's fragile coral reefs by 3D printing

According to the largest ever coral health survey, destructive dynamite fishing, pollution -- but mostly global warming -- has wiped out 14 per cent of the world's coral reefs from 2009 to 2018.

In less than a decade, global warming destroyed 14% of the world's corals: Report

When experts say global warming is harmful for every creature on this Earth, they mean it. On the same tune, a new assessment has revealed that all coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean are at the risk of collapse in the next 50 years.

Coral reefs in western Indian Ocean face extinction by 2070, study claims

The first batch of coral IVF babies, which were developed from microscopic larvae and planted on the reef in 2016, has successfully reproduced for the first time, indicating that this novel technology could successfully rehabilitate damaged reefs.

First coral IVF babies on the Great Barrier Reef have produced next generation

In a recent discovery, scientists have found a "pristine" reef of giant rose-shaped corals. The 3-km reef has been discovered off the coast of Tahiti. The discovery has been made by a team of international divers.

Rose-shaped corals: 'Pristine' coral reef, untouched by bleaching events, discovered off Tahiti

In the temperate shallows of the Mediterranean, once-vibrant red and purple coral forests that provide a crucial haven for biodiversity now stand bleached and brittle, transformed into skeletons by record summer temperatures, scientists say.

Climate change: Marine heatwave ravages once-vibrant red and purple coral forests in the Mediterranean

Coral Reefs, also known as "the rain forests of the seas", represent the diverse underwater ecosystems. Scientists estimate that they support the existence about 25 per cent of all marine species. But worldwide, coral reefs themselves face existential threat due to rising ocean temperatures and climate change events. A UN-backed report released this week recommended that the Great Barrier Reef, world's largest coral reef system on Australian coast, must be added to the list of heritage sites that are "in danger". Vidhi Bubna, founder of Coral Warriors — India's first-ever diving grant — told WION that Indian do not get the opportunities to go underwater in order to realise the harsh reality of what's happening to the coral reefs and aquatic life that they support. Every year, Vidhi-led 'Coral Warriors' sponsors a number of young Indians to go into the oceans and come back to spearhead a specific climate change-related awareness programme for a year.

'We need to rethink our role on planet if corals cannot be saved'

A United Nations-backed mission is recommending that the Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of endangered World Heritage sites. They also said that the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem was significantly impacted by climate change and warming of oceans.

WION Climate Tracker | UN: Great Barrier Reef should be on heritage 'danger' list

In some great news on the climate front, the Great barrier reef sees some recovery as hard coral cover grew to 36% in 2022. Coral reefs are at record levels.

Great barrier reef sees some recovery as hard coral cover grew to 36% in 2022

Coral reefs are vanishing from the ocean floor. Some experts are recording sounds from coral reefs to track their health.

Experts record sound from coral reef to track their health

Abundance of colorful fishes have dropped steadily which is both worrisome and indicating towards coral bleaching.

Fish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef are fading in colour

Check out breathtaking images of 'pristine' coral reef discovered near Tahiti

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $703 million investment plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef to support thousands of tourism jobs.

Australian government pledges $703 million to save the Great Barrier Reef

Scientists have discovered a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti.

Scientists discover a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals

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