Their findings have been published in the journal Coral Reefs. Four monitoring sites in Shigeo Reef near Motobu Peninsula in ...

High species biodiversity (more than 500 coral species, high biodiversity of reef fishes, foraminifera, fungid corals, and stomatopods) and habitat diversity Oceanography (currents) 5 The Coral ...

The world's corals and coral reef ecosystems are in crisis. In just a few decades, scientists warn, these “rainforests of the sea” and all their rich biodiversity could disappear completely. While ...

Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas, and are threatened by factors including ocean acidification, global warming and sea level rise.

Bleaching of the coral in the Great Barrier ... can still enjoy the wonders of the reef and experience boat trips, snorkelling and generally learn about the biodiversity of the reef.

Stretching over 1,200 miles, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest structure on Earth built by living organisms. Even for its size, it houses an incredible biodiversity -- literally ...

Coral reefs, vital for biodiversity below the waves ... Emily Darling is a marine biologist and coral reef conservationist on a mission to get today's coral reefs through what she calls "the ...

Panaji: The Grande Island houses Goa’s best coral reef biodiversity, and studies by WWF-India in the recent past have warned about the need for immediate measures to control tourists and other ...

Coral reefs protect coastlines from strong currents, waves and tropical storms, and reef fish feed local populations with a valuable source of protein. There are many threats to the biodiversity ...

Coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people.

This commitment aligns with Malaysia’s national biodiversity protection efforts. The participants earned scuba diving certification and received hands-on training in coral rehabilitation ...