All news about Corals

Trees stripped of their leaves and branches by the high winds of Hurricane Irma surround the historic Fort Christian on St. Thomas, USVI, September 2017.

Now playing Next

An artificial reef will help protect these islands from hurricanes

With warmer oceans serving as fuel, Atlantic hurricanes are now more than twice as likely as before to rapidly intensify.

13/01/2024

Scientists have discovered evidence of coral reef bleaching, occurring at depths exceeding 90 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean.

Now playing Next

Nature

Scientists discover deepest known evidence of coral bleaching

Corals deep in the ocean were thought to be more resilient to climate change. New research has shown that might not be the case.

29/10/2023

A tail of a humpback whale breaks the water in Niue.

Now playing Next

Nature

This tiny island nation is looking for people to sponsor the ocean

Sponsors will pay to protect one square kilometre of Niue's ocean territory from threats like illegal fishing and plastic pollution for 20 years.

20/09/2023

The Mediterranean Sea reached its highest temperature on record on July 25, Spanish researchers said.

Now playing Next

Climate

Oceans hit highest temperature ever recorded

Ocean temperature records are being broken around the world with dire consequences for the health of the planet.

04/08/2023

A section of the Great Barrier Reef above Moore Reef in Gunggandji Sea Country off coast of Queensland in eastern Australia.

Now playing Next

Nature

Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO ‘in danger’ recommendation for now

The Australian government has welcomed the decision saying it shows it is ‘working hard’ to protect the reef.

03/08/2023

Wounded ex-soldiers are helping to restore a coral reef in Key West, Florida, USA.

Now playing Next

Nature

Wounded US vets accept new mission: Save Florida's coral reefs

Wounded in combat, these US Army veterans are finding healing in restoring Florida's threatened coral reefs.

26/07/2023

Scientist and lecturer Syafyudin Yusuf, 54, shows coral, with a local resident, in the waters of Badi Island.

Now playing Next

Nature

Meet the reformed poachers saving Indonesia’s coral reefs

Illegal fishing methods became popular in the Spermonde Islands as the demand for fish and exotic corals spiked.

09/06/2023

Now playing Next

Ocean Calls

Ocean Calls podcast: How should the sea sound?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

In this episode, we listen to experts discussing underwater noise in all its forms. We hear what a happy coral reef sounds like, how Russia's war in Ukraine is hurting dolphins’ ears, and why slowing down ships could drastically change underwater acoustics.

08/06/2023

El Niño is forecast to return this year. The weather phenomenon can aggravate extreme storms around the world

Now playing Next

Climate

El Niño is 90% likely to hit in the next few months

What weather will El Niño bring and how long will it last?

12/05/2023

The red decorator crab could be a secret weapon in the fight against crown of thorns starfish.

Now playing Next

Nature

This starfish-munching crab could help save the Great Barrier Reef

This killer starfish is destroying the Great Barrier Reef. A tiny crab could change all that.

10/04/2023

‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment.

Now playing Next

Conscious Travel

Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment.

31/12/2022

The Great Barrier Reef may one day be 'rewilded' using pioneering cryogenics techniques

Now playing Next

Nature

How scientists could ‘rewild’ the Great Barrier Reef with frozen coral

The Great Barrier reef is under threat from coral bleaching and invasive species. Could 'coral freezing' help?

19/12/2022

Now playing Next

Ocean Calls

Is there still time to restore our oceans? We asked marine experts

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Ocean ecosystems are dying because of pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate change.

08/12/2022

A joint report from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and International Union for Conservation of Nature has warned that the Great Barrier Reef is 'in danger.'

Now playing Next

Green News

Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ label cautiously welcomed by biologists

The Great Barrier Reef accounts for around 10 per cent of the world’s coral reef ecosystems. But this massive network is under threat.

30/11/2022

The corals spawned for the first time since they were planted four years ago.

Now playing Next

Nature

Watch corals spawn for the first time in this Australian nursery reef

This beautiful natural event is a step in the right direction for a self-sustaining Great Barrier Reef.

27/11/2022

A diver carries out a fish survey on a coral reef.

Now playing Next

Nature

NGO buys first ever insurance policy for coral reefs in the US

It is the first insurance policy of its kind in the US and will provide rapid funding to restore reefs after extreme weather events.

22/11/2022

The Global Fund for Coral Reefs is boosting the resilience of Egypt's precious reefs.

Now playing Next

Nature

Egypt’s famous coral reefs get a funding boost at COP27

Sharm El Sheikh’s reefs are far more than just a backdrop to the climate conference - they’re a globally important ecosystem.

09/11/2022

Epaulette sharks can 'walk' on land by shuffling forward on their fins

Now playing Next

Green News

This mysterious walking shark ‘breaks all the rules’ of survival

This walking shark can survive without oxygen for up to two hours. As the climate changes, it could adapt even further.

19/08/2022

Assorted reef fish swim above a staghorn coral colony as it grows on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia.

Now playing Next

Nature

Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth

Monitoring shows that this vital marine habitat can bounce back from past bleaching events.

04/08/2022

Dolphin poo could be the key to helping coral reefs survive.

Now playing Next

Nature

Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study

The species plays a “significant role” in supporting the vulnerable ecosystems in this region and scientists are calling for their protection.

05/07/2022

Corals

World’s coral reefs hit by fourth mass bleaching event

More about this topic

An artificial reef will help protect these islands from hurricanes

Scientists discover deepest known evidence of coral bleaching

This tiny island nation is looking for people to sponsor the ocean

Oceans hit highest temperature ever recorded

Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO ‘in danger’ recommendation for now

Wounded US vets accept new mission: Save Florida's coral reefs

Meet the reformed poachers saving Indonesia’s coral reefs

Ocean Calls podcast: How should the sea sound?

El Niño is 90% likely to hit in the next few months

This starfish-munching crab could help save the Great Barrier Reef

Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

How scientists could ‘rewild’ the Great Barrier Reef with frozen coral

Is there still time to restore our oceans? We asked marine experts

Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ label cautiously welcomed by biologists

Watch corals spawn for the first time in this Australian nursery reef

NGO buys first ever insurance policy for coral reefs in the US

Egypt’s famous coral reefs get a funding boost at COP27

This mysterious walking shark ‘breaks all the rules’ of survival

Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth

Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study