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www.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago
Science

Earth's Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved

Ocean heat causing fourth global coral bleaching event in a decade. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Environment

Tourists ask a lot of questions': Great Barrier Reef guides face up to bleaching tragedy

Tourism industry impacted by Great Barrier Reef bleaching events
Increased awareness about climate change due to coral bleaching [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

Scientists Are Tinkering With Clouds to Save the Great Barrier Reef

Corals on the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing stress due to rising water temperatures, leading to potential coral bleaching events.
Scientists are exploring the use of clouds to help cool the ocean and provide relief to coral colonies during heat waves. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

We can't pretend we're doing enough if we want to give the Great Barrier Reef a chance to survive | Adam Morton

Mass bleaching event impacting the Great Barrier Reef is a stark visual representation of the climate crisis.
Coral bleaching is caused by elevated ocean temperatures leading to expulsion of algae, starvation, and potential death of the coral. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Aerial surveys of Great Barrier Reef ordered after flights confirm mass coral bleaching

Extensive coral bleaching reported on the Great Barrier Reef stretching over 1,100 kilometers
Conservationists concerned about a possible seventh mass bleaching event unfolding on the reef. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Bleaching fears along 1,000km stretch of the Great Barrier Reef

Coral bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures affecting Great Barrier Reef
Global heating is the biggest threat to coral reefs [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

Fears back-to-back cyclones may have damaged Great Barrier Reef

Two back-to-back cyclones have caused concerns about damage to the Great Barrier Reef.
The cyclones have resulted in freshwater runoff that can cause coral bleaching and damage to marine ecosystems. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
OMG science

Academy of Sciences helps battle coral bleaching while developing new technologies

Researchers in the Bay Area are studying coral bleaching globally and working on technologies to combat it. [ more ]
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5 days ago
OMG science

Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane Season

Marine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Environment

Florida Keys' coral reefs devastated by 2023's marine heat wave

Less than 22% of the surveyed staghorn coral in Florida Keys is still alive after a severe marine heat wave last year.
Coral bleaching caused by warm water temperatures is a significant threat to coral reefs. [ more ]
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