With the future of coral reefs threatened now more than ever, researchers have announced the release of a new global database that enables scientists and managers to more quickly and effectively help corals survive their ...
Environment
Apr 06, 2016
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Sharks have a reputation for having voracious appetites, but a new study shows that most coral reef sharks eat prey that are smaller than a cheeseburger.
Ecology
Feb 22, 2016
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Marine scientists are calling for a re-think of how marine protected areas (MPAs) are planned and coordinated, following a global assessment of the conservation of tropical corals and fishes.
Environment
Jan 12, 2016
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Researchers say there needs to be a better understanding of how conservation and aid projects in developing countries impact the people they are designed to help.
Environment
Dec 11, 2015
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Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University have discovered that suspended sediment damages fish gills and can increase the rate of disease in fish.
Ecology
Jun 16, 2015
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A new and significant role for marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef has been revealed, with researchers finding the reserves reduce the prevalence of coral diseases.
Environment
Jun 02, 2015
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Scientists have discovered that rising ocean temperatures slow the development of baby fish around the equator, raising concerns about the impact of global warming on fish and fisheries in the tropics.
Ecology
Mar 30, 2015
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Researchers in Australia have found that where baby corals choose to settle is influenced by ocean temperature and the presence of their symbiotic algae in the water.
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2015
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Coral reefs provide a range of benefits, such as food, opportunities for income and education, but not everyone has the same access to them, according to a new study conducted by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef ...
Environment
Dec 03, 2014
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A glimmer of hope for corals as baby reef builders cope with acidifying oceans
Environment
Dec 03, 2014
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