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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.

Ecotech

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.

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Ocean

The world's coral crisis: why are reefs under attack?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean explores the main causes behind coral's rapid decline.

Moments

This resort in the Maldives is offering a dream internship opportunity

The lucky candidate will help Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort’s in-house marine educator.

Climate

Scientists have warned that 90% of coral reefs could die in 30 years

An international team of scientists have warned that coral reefs, one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, could perish due to climate change.

Scenes

Meet the Jordanian diving duo dedicated to marine conservation

In partnership with Media City

"I believe and I've learnt that change comes from the person himself. So in order to inspire people to change their habits, you need to change first."

Nature

These Indigenous women are being trained to take care of coral reefs

NGO Sea Women of Melanesia recently won the UNEP's Champions of the Earth prize for its work with local communities.

Earth News

Spectators slam floating tennis court in the Great Barrier Reef

Intended to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution, some feel Adidas's message has drifted astray.

Nature

Coral bleaching process caught on camera for the first time

Mass bleaching events are deadly for coral, but scientists believe they have caught the process on camera for the very first time.

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

Earth News

Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

This 20-year-old reef in the South Pacific features rose-shaped corals and three kilometres of untouched corals

Climate

The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

Failure to act could mean a 'death sentence' for island nations like this one

Destinations

Got the January blues? Hawai’i just made it a lot easier to visit

COVID admin that was causing some confusion has been scrapped. But tourists should still tread lightly on the tropical paradise.

Climate

Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food

Despite the devastating natural consequences, the fish that live on bleached coral reefs are still full of essential vitamins and minerals.

Travel News

This famous Thai beach has reopened but tourists can't swim in the sea

The iconic beach was closed in 2018 due to overtourism and now has strict limits on numbers.

Destinations

Thailand is reopening, but it doesn’t want everyone back

The country is aiming to ditch mass tourism by encouraging 'quality' visitors.

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Billions of corals born on Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is spawning in an explosion of color as the World Heritage-listed natural wonder recovers from life-threatening coral bleaching episodes.

Nature

This company wants to grow billions of corals each year - on land

Coral Vita has won Prince William's Earthshot Prize for innovative coral farming.