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Centuries-old nautical maps reveal coral loss much worse than we thought
Scientists say it’s possible we could use nautical maps to understand coral loss across our own shores.
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Why do deep-sea corals glow?
Coral and algae form a symbiotic relationship reliant on sunshine. But deep under the sea, light isn’t in abundance, so for a long time the corals survival has perplexed scientists.
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The corals of the Great Barrier Reef: illustrated
Three-quarters of the world’s 798 coral species can be found on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and they come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colours.
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Death by vinegar: new weapon against coral-eating starfish
Outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish can be reduced using household vinegar, as the new control technique becomes available across the Great Barrier Reef.
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New world-first plan says only 10 per cent of reefs to survive past 2050
A world-first plan to choose 50 of the most critical coral reefs to save was launched today.
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Third global bleaching event took its toll on WA’s super-corals
Western Australia’s super-corals are adapted to high temperatures, but even they didn’t escape the recent bleaching event unscathed.
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Coral reefs more sensitive to CO2 than previously thought
Rising CO2 levels can inhibit coral reef growth and starve associated animals, a new study shows.
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“New to science” black corals filmed off Tasmania
Citizen scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a reef off the coast of eastern Tasmania, including black corals that may be new to science.
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Rising sea levels could be good news for over-heated corals reefs
Rising sea levels caused by climate change could actually help some coral reefs survive.
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2500 coral reef experts plead for better management of Great Barrier Reef
“The damage to this Australian icon has already been devastating.”