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Australian research finds corals need close neighbors to successfully reproduce
Small blue fishes swim around a soft coral
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2024-12-17, Xinhua
SYDNEY, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- An Australian research has found that corals must be within meters of each other to successfully reproduce, leaving them vulnerable to climate...
‘Graveyard of corals’ found after extreme heat and cyclones hit northern Great Barrier Reef
In this undated photo provided by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, a diver monitors the health of the Great Barrier Reef off the Australian coast
AP / Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
2024-11-19, AOL
Reefs across the north of the Great Barrier Reef have seen “substantial losses” of coral cover after a summer of extreme heat, two cyclones and major flooding, according...
Australia’s climate has warmed by an average of 1.51 degrees Celsius
Golden Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Sunset panoramio
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2024-10-31, Famagusta Gazette
Australia’s climate has warmed by an average of 1.51 degrees Celsius (C) since records began in 1910, a landmark report has found. National science agency the...
Scientists warn of catastrophic coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef2025-01-22
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Dr Maria Byrne says it's devastating to watch the corals dying as scientists warn of a catastrophic coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef. ......
Cycle of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef now at 'catastrophic' levels2025-01-22
Science Daily: Marine scientists highlights the complex interplay...
Trump targets migrants on first full day, shock at antisemitic Sydney attack, Djokovic’s masterclass2025-01-21
AOL: Morning everyone. Donald Trump maintained a hectic pace on his first full day in office. Federal agents are reportedly already hunting for illegal immigrants, Biden officials being purged and January 6 rioters released from prison. The fallout from the...
Coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef reaches 'catastrophic' levels2025-01-21
Phys Dot Org: A team of marine scientists from...
Great Barrier Reef Hit By Its Most Widespread Coral Bleaching, Study Finds2025-01-21
Slashdot: More than 40% of individual corals monitored around a Great Barrier Reef island were killed last year in the most widespread coral...
‘Catastrophic’: Great Barrier Reef hit by its most widespread coral bleaching, study finds2025-01-21
The Guardian: More than 40% of individual corals monitored around One Tree Island reef bleached by heat stress and damaged by flesh-eating diseaseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast...
MAFS star Ridge Barredo pranks Jade Pywell with fake proposal2025-01-21
Digital Spy: MarriedAt First SightAustralia star Ridge Barredo has pulled a prank on his partner Jade Pywell, pretending to propose to her while on holiday. The couple met during season 11 of the Australian version of the reality show, where they were married upon...
New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness (Southern Cross University)2025-01-21
Public Technologies: ) View all news New discovery shows oyster blood proteins improve antibiotic effectiveness CategoriesScience, Environment & Marine Research & Academic Published 21 January 2025 Share While slurping oysters is not likely to replace popping a pill, they...
Scientists warn of catastrophic coral bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef2025-01-21
Xinhua: SYDNEY, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The cycle of coral bleaching on Australia'sGreat Barrier Reef has hit catastrophic levels, experts have warned. In a study published on Tuesday, a team of marine scientists from the University of Sydney tracked the health of 462...
HMAS Protector, bought for just 10 pounds, now a marine paradise off Heron Island2025-01-19
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: HMAS Protector, crumbling offshore of Heron Island, played an important part in Australia's naval history and is now a marine paradise providing security for fish, turtles, rays, and sharks. ......
Oceans apart: Corals distant from each other have trouble reproducing2025-01-19
Interesting Engineering: Corals are fascinating marine organisms that are closely related to sea anemones and sea jellies. These soft-bodied animals are actually groups of tiny polyps, which can live individually or in large colonies, thus creating some of Earth’s most diverse...
The man on a mission to save coral reefs – by growing them in London2025-01-19
The Daily Telegraph: ...
Thomas Wynne: We value education deeply’2025-01-19
Cook Islands News: Education has always been deeply valued by Cook Islands people. Our historical practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary efforts reflect an unwavering commitment to learning, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne. The assertion that we do not value education is...
Cairns, beyond the Barrier Reef2025-01-18
Deccan Herald: <p>Think of Cairns, and images of turquoise waters and the Great Barrier Reef might instantly flood your mind. But there’s a world beyond the waves in the northernmost part of Queensland. From lush rainforests to thrilling wildlife encounters, Cairns...