The world’s corals are bleaching fast—what it means for the ocean’s future

Three of Four Parts Bleaching is not always fatal for corals. If water temperatures cool quickly enough the animals can recover. The problem: bleachings are lasting longer and coming in rapid-fire ... Read More

How climate patterns contribute to coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef

A new study finds a significant impact of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on coral bleaching events in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Read More

Coral Reefs off Southern Taiwan Suffer Extensive Bleaching - TaiwanPlus News

Divers have found extensive bleaching at coral reefs off Taiwan's southern tip caused by sea temperatures rising above 30 C. Read More

How biodiversity is changing in one of the world's most productive ocean ecosystems

In research published in Global Change Biology, investigators have examined DNA within ocean bottom sediment cores to assess changes in living organisms within one of the world's most productive ... Read More

Pope calls for a global cease-fire during Olympics, a more inclusive world

With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in ... Read More

Climate patterns influence coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef, spanning nearly 350,000 square kilometers along Australia's northeast coast, is the largest coral ecosystem globally. Read More