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Oceans hit highest temperature ever recorded

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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?

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.

Conscious Travel

Why ‘nature positive travel’ is trending for 2023

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nature

Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth

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

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.

Tech News

AI can track coral reef health through 'song'

The computer algorithm successfully identified reef health 92 per cent of the time.

Nature

Asexual coral is Belize Barrier Reef's secret weapon for success

In Belize, decades of community-based conservation has improved coral coverage on the Belize Barrier Reef from 6 per cent to 60 per cent.

Eco-Innovation

Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive?

Threatened by warming sea temperatures, a project to grow coral reefs on the base of wind turbines is making significant progress.