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Climate crisis has led to worrying future for key habitat-building corals
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 19 (ANI): The results of a new study show that the loss of stony coral species could have devastating consequences for the marine ecosystems they inhabit. This finding highlights an urgent need for coral reef management in the Atlantic.
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Australia to challenge UNESCO proposal to list Great Barrier Reef as 'in d
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], June 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Australia will challenge UNESCO's draft recommendation to add the Great Barrier Reef to the List of World Heritage in Danger, Environment Minister Sussan Ley told the ABC News broadcaster on Tuesday.
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Study finds climate change-resistant corals could provide lifeline to batt
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Pennsylvania [US], May 29 (ANI): As coral reefs are known to be the habitats for scores of marine animals, it's extremely essential to preserve them. At a time when coral bleaching is causing damage to the reefs, a new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered that coral
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Research shows potential new sunscreen is coral-safe, provides more UVB/UV
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Maryland [US], May 28 (ANI): If you are a beach bum, and can't get rid of the tan you get after spending a day soaking the sun, the findings of a new research may help.
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Philippine President refuses to withdraw navy from South China Sea amid te
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Manila [Philippines], May 1 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said that he will not withdraw navy and coastguard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea and insisted that the country's sovereignty over the waters is "not negotiable".
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Philippines conducts maritime exercises in disputed sea amid tensions with
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 27 (ANI): The Philippines has conducted maritime exercises in the disputed West Philippine Sea, as Chinese coast guard ships continue to amass near a disputed reef in the South China Sea.
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Reefs are heart and soul of our oceans: Rohit bats for 'save the corals'
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is continuously taking up the causes related to nature and wildlife as he bats now for saving oceans.
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Philippines President Duterte urged to end 'policy of subservience' toward
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 17 (ANI): As Chinese coast guard ships continue to amass near a disputed reef in the South China Sea, Philippines lawmakers and foreign policy experts called on the country's President Rodrigo Duterte to end the "policy of subservience" towards Beijing.
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Philippines threatens to expel Chinese official over South China Sea row
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 8 (ANI): Philippines has threatened to expel a Chinese diplomatic spokesman in Manila in the latest twist of an intensifying row with the superpower over territory in the South China Sea.
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After Philippines, Vietnam opposes Chinese activity near disputed sea reef
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hanoi [Vietnam], April 8 (ANI): Vietnam has joined the Philippines in opposing the amassing of Chinese fishing vessels in a disputed Asian sea and demanded that Beijing should cease its violations and respect Hanoi's sovereignty.
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Amid rising tensions, China, US send warships in disputed waters
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China and the United States have sailed aircraft carriers into the disputed waters in the East and South China Seas, as Beijing continues to assert its maritime claims in the region and Washington has ramped up military exercises to counter it.
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China plans to further occupy South China Sea 'features': Philippines Defe
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 4 (ANI): The Philippines' defence chief Delfin Lorenzana on Sunday said the continued presence of Chinese maritime militias around the Whitsun Reef reveals their intent to further occupy features in the West Philippine Sea.
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