The window for saving the world's coral reefs is rapidly closing
The world's reefs are under siege from global warming, according to a novel study published today in the prestigious journal Science.
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Global 'community' rallies for the Reef
Who cares about the Great Barrier Reef? Many people, and according to a paper published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, some of the most passionately connected individuals can come from ...
Coral reef experts deliver urgent recommendations for future research
A group of international scientists, including scientists from Australia, have issued advice that more research is urgently required to determine whether corals can acclimatise and adapt to the rapid pace of climate change.
New research delivers hope for reef fish living in a high CO2 world
Just as when a camera lens comes into focus, the latest research published today sharpens understanding of the implications of ocean acidification on reef fish behaviour, yielding promising results for their current and near-future ...
Acid trip makes clumsy cone snails miss their prey
Deadly cone snails are too clumsy to catch their prey when exposed to the levels of ocean acidification expected under predicted climate change, according to new research published in Biology Letters.
Magnetic force pulls baby reef fish back home
Baby reef fish have an internal magnetic 'compass' that directs them home at night, world-first research has revealed.
Climate change ripples through life on Earth
Climate change is affecting most life on Earth, despite an average global temperature increase of just 1C, say leading international scientists in a study published today in Science.
Bright spots shine light on the future of coral reefs
Researchers have discovered a handful of 'bright spots' among the world's embattled coral reefs, offering the promise of a radical new approach to conservation.
Networking lets sharks off the hook
Tuna fishers who network with their competition may be able to stop thousands of sharks a year from being accidentally captured and killed in the Pacific Ocean.
Coal shipping threat to Great Barrier Reef
Australian researchers have raised fresh concerns that a major shipping disaster could harm the Great Barrier Reef, with new research revealing coal dust in seawater can kill corals and slow down the growth rate of seagrasses ...
