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The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?

The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?

Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says

Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says

Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says

World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says

Marine biologists are on high alert following months of record-breaking ocean heat fuelled by climate change and El Nino climate pattern.
Fri Mar 08 2024
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us

How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us

Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'

Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'

The world's biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution and the warming of oceans.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Coral-eating fish may not be that bad for reef health after all

Coral-eating fish may not be that bad for reef health after all

Study suggests that some fish that are coral predators can actually promote the well-being of these reefs.
Sat Apr 22 2023
One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent

One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent

Coral reefs were turned to rubble and many fish perished or migrated away.
Sun Jan 15 2023
'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs

Scientists believe overfishing, pollution and rising water temperatures because of climate change may be making the reefs more vulnerable to yellow-band disease.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial

Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial

Scientists are scrambling to protect coral reefs as rising ocean temperatures destabilise delicate ecosystems.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Crackling or desolate?: AI trained to hear coral's sounds of life

Crackling or desolate?: AI trained to hear coral's sounds of life

The scientists hope this new AI system will help conservation groups around the world to track reef health more efficiently.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Scientists find that Hawaiian corals are surprisingly resilient to warming oceans

Scientists find that Hawaiian corals are surprisingly resilient to warming oceans

In the absence of nutrient pollution, overfishing, bottom trawling, physical damage from tourism, the reef corals survive to ocean warming.
Fri Mar 18 2022
Corals doomed even if global climate goals met: Study

Corals doomed even if global climate goals met: Study

The stark reality is that there is no safe limit of global warming for coral reefs, says lead author Adele Dixon.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say

Explainer - Tonga's volcanic eruption may harm environment for years, scientists say

Tonga's massive underwater volcanic eruption could deliver long-lasting damage to coral reefs, erode coastlines and disrupt fisheries.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Coral reefs of western Indian Ocean at risk of collapse: Study

Coral reefs of western Indian Ocean at risk of collapse: Study

Researches found that all reefs in this region faced "complete ecosystem collapse and irreversible damage" within decades.
Wed Dec 08 2021
These researchers may have found a solution for protecting coral reefs

These researchers may have found a solution for protecting coral reefs

A new study identified genes in the microbiome of certain types of corals that may play a role in how reefs respond to heat stress.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide

A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire

According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew

Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih

Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun

expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025