LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

Article Related To coral-reef

Explore more about the topics related to coral-reef on Astro Awani

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024