Coral Reef Maps - Central and Western Pacific

12/27/2024
Rising temperatures threaten reefs—study pinpoints where conservation efforts are most needed
New science from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has mapped coral reefs across the Western Indian Ocean, uncovering unexpected pockets of climate-resilience that could offer hope for ... more info

12/25/2024
Coral reef nightlife becomes more predatory with artificial light
Artificial light can wake sleeping fish and attract predators, changing nighttime coral reef communities, according to new research using novel underwater infrared cameras. Artificial light can wake ... more info

12/20/2024
Light pollution is transforming nightlife on coral reefs
Discover how artificial light disrupts coral reef ecosystems, altering nocturnal marine life and threatening biodiversity. more info

12/19/2024
Bleached reefs could sink fishing yields, study warns
What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), examines the correlation ... more info

12/17/2024
Scientists warn of devastating consequences if world fails to protect coral reefs: 'Elevated risk of local extinction'
If we can't do that — by significantly reducing our production of planet-warming pollution, notably from burning dirty fuels — there will be an "elevated risk of local extinction for thermally ... more info

12/19/2024
Coral reef room illuminates Eastern Passage classroom
Under the guidance of a fine arts specialist with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education, the grades Primary to 3 students at Horizon Elementary created a glow-in-the-dark coral reef room featuring ... more info

12/24/2024
Not All Coral Reefs Are Dying—This New Study Reveals Why
AI-driven research uncovers resilient coral reefs in the Western Indian Ocean, offering hope for marine conservation amidst climate change challenges. more info