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Philippines accuses China of provocative actions in disputed South China S
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that while conducting a routine rotation and resupply mission near Ayungin Shoal, also known as Ren’ai Reef in China, they encountered eight Chinese boats
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Tree reefs can help revive aquatic life in waters: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have demonstrated that sinking fruit trees that have been cut down into the sea is an inexpensive and efficient approach to generating new reefs and increasing the variety and number of marine life in the area.
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Israel: Eilat’s Red Sea coral reefs deteriorating
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A combination of the warming of the Red Sea, underwater pollutants, extreme storms and disease outbreaks are contributing to the worsening of the ecosystem, the Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry report said.
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Eilat’s Red Sea coral reefs deteriorating
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A combination of the warming of the Red Sea, underwater pollutants, extreme storms and disease outbreaks are contributing to the worsening of the ecosystem, the Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry report said.
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China urges Philippines to immediately tow its vessel from Ren'ai Reef
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Quoting a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Global Times reported that claiming the Ren'ai Reef as a part of China's Nansha Islands, Beijing called for restoring the original status of the reef.
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UNESCO recommends delaying decision on placing Great Barrier Reef on list
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
UNESCO has recommended delaying a decision to place the Great Barrier Reef on a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, but has emphasised it remains under "serious threat" from climate change and pollution, ABC News reported.
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Rescue operation underway to save Florida’s coral species from extinction
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Coral experts told CNN that multiple reefs around the Florida Keys are now completely bleached or dead in a grim escalation that took place in as little as two weeks.
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How diseased coral parents can restore stony coral tissue loss disease, fi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The coral reefs across the Caribbean have been devastated by Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD), which has caused severe mortality in a number of coral species, including Pseudodiploria strigosa, which has been particularly hard hit in the Mexican Caribbean. Scientists have investigated
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Thailand: Selfie with starfish lands Chinese tourists in jail
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Two Chinese tourists were reported to the police after images of them stepping on coral reefs and holding up starfish for selfies while on a diving excursion off Koh Racha Yai appeared.
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Epidemic endangers coral reefs in Mideast, Eastern Mediterranean
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Coral reefs act as nurseries and habitats for countless marine species, providing shelter, food, and protection from predators.
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UAE President exchanges Eid Al Fitr greetings with Mauritanian President,
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In his statement, Guterres highlighted the crucial relationship between humanity and the natural world, stating that our health and survival depend on maintaining a healthy environment. However, he expressed concern over the ongoing destruction of forests, wetlands, oceans, coral reefs, rive
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UN Chief urges accelerated climate action and protection of biodiversity o
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In his statement, Guterres highlighted the crucial relationship between humanity and the natural world, stating that our health and survival depend on maintaining a healthy environment. However, he expressed concern over the ongoing destruction of forests, wetlands, oceans, coral reefs, rive
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