Coral Reefs
Palau, the Coral Reef Paradise
Considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world, the crystal clear and wonderfully warm water of Palau makes home to one of the most biologically diverse coral reefs in the world!
Saving the Corals and Coral Reefs
Today, with rapid destruction of the coral reefs, it is time you take a breather from your busy schedule and know how you can make a difference. Saving the corals and the coral reefs can be achieved even if you are miles away from the coastal line. Here are some ways you can use to help the environment.
Coral Reefs: Coral Plants and Animals
A home to millions of coral plants and animals, coral reefs are amongst the most biologically diverse regions on Mother Earth. Here’s a look at how coral reefs play an important part in the biogeochemical cycle.
Medicines from the Coral Reef Ecosystem
With over 7000 potentially useful marine species being currently studied by scientists, Marine pharmaceutical research offers promising possibilities.
The Coral Reef
Coral Reefs, which are known as the Rainforests of the Sea, are home to an amazing variety of plants and animals - some of which are even now probably not known to mankind.
Coral Grief
Jacques Cousteau was a pioneer in the study of marine biology, but new research shows the ocean life he explored could be dead within a few years, says Tim Radford
One Third of Reef-building Corals Face Extinction, Study Shows
Climate change and human exploitation could wipe out 231 of the 704 species of coral which build reefs, triggering the collapse of entire ecosystems, scientists warn in a comprehensive new study
Human Activity Blamed for Decline of Coral Reefs
Caribbean coral reefs have suffered significant damage from over-fishing and run-off from agricultural land, according to a study of 322 sites across 13 countries
Tropical Fish Trade Threatens to Devastate Reefs
Leading marine biologists have called for a crackdown on the trade in tropical fish, which is threatening to destroy the world's already endangered coral reefs.
Poachers Eased Tsunami's Path
Thousands of people were killed when the Boxing Day tsunami struck Sri Lanka because poachers had removed coral reefs that would have shielded the coastline from the worst of the waves.
Mauritius: The Playground Of The Indian Ocean
Of volcanic origin and sheltered by barriers of coral reefs. Brilliantly colored birds swooping through the open dining areas, warm sun and sparkling on the sea. The first duty free country...
Havens of Newly Found Marine Life Under Threat
Deep sea trawling poses risk to coral reef dwellers and prompts campaign for fishing ban to facilitate research.
Coral Pays the Price for Subsistence Fishing
Idyllic scenes of Pacific islanders using traditional spears to fish from coral reefs disguise "disastrous environmental consequences", according to a 12-year academic study. For the first time, marine scientists have put small-scale fishing in the developing world on a par for damage...
Indian Ocean 'heatwaves' Spell Disaster for Coral
Vast areas of coral reef could perish within the next few decades in a procession of cyclic "heatwaves" in the Indian Ocean, a marine biologist warns today.
Huge New Coral Reef Discovered
Scientists in Australia have stumbled on an uncharted coral reef the size of Jersey in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria.
Artificial Island Plan for Barrier Reef
Sparkling in the tropical waters 30 miles east of Cairns in northern Queensland, Moore reef is home to staghorn corals, wrasse, parrotfish, sea slugs and grey reef sharks. And if plans before the Queensland government go through, it could also see its first wedding chapel by the end of next year...
A sea of troubles
Around 1m tonnes of oil dumped by Iraq after the Gulf war, contaminating 400 miles of shore and destroying much of Kuwait's coral reef.
Sports unabridged -- What lies beneath
Like a coral reef underneath the sea during a hurricane, there is beauty in the game of baseball if you ignore the debate that rages on its surface. This year, right now, history is being made in ways that should be fresh and exciting. You just have to dig through the garbage to find it.
Jacques Cousteau was a pioneer in the study of marine biology, but new research shows the ocean life he explored could be dead within a few years, says Tim Radford
One Third of Reef-building Corals Face Extinction, Study Shows
Climate change and human exploitation could wipe out 231 of the 704 species of coral which build reefs, triggering the collapse of entire ecosystems, scientists warn in a comprehensive new study
Human Activity Blamed for Decline of Coral Reefs
Caribbean coral reefs have suffered significant damage from over-fishing and run-off from agricultural land, according to a study of 322 sites across 13 countries
Tropical Fish Trade Threatens to Devastate Reefs
Leading marine biologists have called for a crackdown on the trade in tropical fish, which is threatening to destroy the world's already endangered coral reefs.
Poachers Eased Tsunami's Path
Thousands of people were killed when the Boxing Day tsunami struck Sri Lanka because poachers had removed coral reefs that would have shielded the coastline from the worst of the waves.
Mauritius: The Playground Of The Indian Ocean
Of volcanic origin and sheltered by barriers of coral reefs. Brilliantly colored birds swooping through the open dining areas, warm sun and sparkling on the sea. The first duty free country...
Havens of Newly Found Marine Life Under Threat
Deep sea trawling poses risk to coral reef dwellers and prompts campaign for fishing ban to facilitate research.
Coral Pays the Price for Subsistence Fishing
Idyllic scenes of Pacific islanders using traditional spears to fish from coral reefs disguise "disastrous environmental consequences", according to a 12-year academic study. For the first time, marine scientists have put small-scale fishing in the developing world on a par for damage...
Indian Ocean 'heatwaves' Spell Disaster for Coral
Vast areas of coral reef could perish within the next few decades in a procession of cyclic "heatwaves" in the Indian Ocean, a marine biologist warns today.
Huge New Coral Reef Discovered
Scientists in Australia have stumbled on an uncharted coral reef the size of Jersey in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria.
Artificial Island Plan for Barrier Reef
Sparkling in the tropical waters 30 miles east of Cairns in northern Queensland, Moore reef is home to staghorn corals, wrasse, parrotfish, sea slugs and grey reef sharks. And if plans before the Queensland government go through, it could also see its first wedding chapel by the end of next year...
A sea of troubles
Around 1m tonnes of oil dumped by Iraq after the Gulf war, contaminating 400 miles of shore and destroying much of Kuwait's coral reef.
Sports unabridged -- What lies beneath
Like a coral reef underneath the sea during a hurricane, there is beauty in the game of baseball if you ignore the debate that rages on its surface. This year, right now, history is being made in ways that should be fresh and exciting. You just have to dig through the garbage to find it.