When reefs die, parrotfish thrive
In contrast to most other species, reef-dwelling parrotfish populations boom in the wake of severe coral bleaching.
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Sounds of the past give new hope for coral reef restoration
Young fish can be drawn to degraded coral reefs by loudspeakers playing the sounds of healthy reefs, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
Ecology
Nov 29, 2019
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The climate crisis is here, get used to it
When teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, nominated for the Peace Nobel this year, scolded titans of industry in Davos and heads of state at the United Nations, she told them to look at the science.
Environment
Nov 27, 2019
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Floating nurseries and robotic fleet deliver coral babies to damaged parts of Great Barrier Reef
Coral experts have scaled up their advanced technological approach to restoring baby corals on damaged areas of the Great Barrier Reef, using large inflatable 'coral nurseries' to help grow coral babies and a robotic 'LarvalBoat' ...
Ecology
Nov 27, 2019
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Great Barrier Reef annual mass coral spawning begins
A mass coral spawning has begun on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, with early indications the annual event could be among the biggest in recent years, local marine biologists said Sunday.
Environment
Nov 17, 2019
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Pesticide management is failing Australian and Great Barrier Reef waterways
Scientists say a failure of national management means excessive amounts of harmful chemicals—many now banned in other countries such as the EU, U.S. and Canada—are damaging the nation's waterways and the Great Barrier ...
Environment
Nov 7, 2019
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We must be vigilant about emerging issues affecting waterways flowing into Great Barrier Reef lagoon
We must be vigilant about emerging issues that could affect our waterways flowing into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Environment
Nov 7, 2019
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Latest Australia shark attack sparks tourism concerns
Tourism operators want aerial shark patrols to be introduced in Australia's Whitsunday Islands as they try to stem falling visitor numbers following a spate of attacks along the Great Barrier Reef.
Ecology
Oct 30, 2019
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High pesticide concentrations continue to enter Great Barrier Reef
The combined toxicity of 22 of the most common pesticides found in waterways flowing into the Great Barrier Reef is in many cases not meeting pollution reduction targets.
Environment
Oct 25, 2019
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Coral discovery equips researchers with new environmental monitoring method
A rare element discovered in Great Barrier Reef coral skeletons will help scientists understand the environmental history of nearby regions.
Plants & Animals
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