The discovery of three deep-sea coral reefs this month by Florida Atlantic University scientists...
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Acidified landscape around ocean vents foretells grim future for coral reefs
The Guardian
The Guardian
Underwater vents allow scientists to assess the acidic effect of carbon dioxide on ocean life...
Deep-sea trawling is destroying coral reefs and pristine marine habitats
The Guardian
The Guardian
A survey of the world's reefs and submerged mountains has revealed widespread damage from deep-sea trawling...
Coral reefs form on 'ancient template'
BBC News
BBC News
Red Sea coral reefs get their complex shape from an ancient 'seabed template', say scientists. Their distinctive appearance can be seen clearly in satellite images of the region and has its origin in seabed erosion...
Corals reef in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth
Newstrack India
Newstrack India
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): If reports are anything to go by, then coral reefs are in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth, all due to global warming. Corals get most of their energy from microscopic algae...
Coral reefs in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth
DNA India
DNA India
WASHINGTON: If reports are anything to go by, then coral reefs are in danger of being wiped off the face of the Earth, all due to global warming. Corals get most of their energy from microscopic algae that live in their...
Ancient corals provide hope that reefs may survive global warming
Newstrack India
Newstrack India
Washington, March 2 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have determined that half a million year old fossil corals are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by...
Coral reefs will dissolve within 100 years in acidic seas, say marine experts
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail
The world's most stunning coral reefs will have dissolved within 100 years, a new study claims. Scientists say rising levels of acid in the seas and warmer ocean temperatures are wiping out the spectacular reefs enjoyed...
World's coral reefs could disintegrate by 2100
The Guardian
The Guardian
Researchers at Carnegie Institution say corals are being overwhelmed by rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere...
Ancient Corals Hold New Hope For Reefs
redOrbit
redOrbit
Posted on: Monday, 1 March 2010, 07:20 CST Fossil corals, up to half a million years old, are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by today’s human activity....
Corals and algae in Indian Ocean may survive future global warming
Zeenews
Zeenews
Washington: A team of scientists has discovered a diversity of corals harboring unusual species of symbiotic algae in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea in the northeastern Indian Ocean, which spells hope of resilience...

