Coral Reef Health

Coral Reef Health

Track the health of the world's coral reefs, share pictures, and write up stories and opinions about how man's activity and climate change are destroying reef ecosystems. Help protect the world's coral population by getting informed and... [more]

Track the health of the world's coral reefs, share pictures, and write up stories and opinions about how man's activity and climate change are destroying reef ecosystems. Help protect the world's coral population by getting informed and sharing what you know.

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Written by luisationg on
New from the NOAA: 25 ways to help save coral reefs, reprinted here for your convenience: 1. Support reef-friendly businesses. Ask what your dive shop, boating store, tour operators, hotel and other coastal businesses are doing to save the coral reefs. This is especially important in coastal areas with reefs. Let them know you are an informed consumer and care about reefs. 2. Don’t use chemically enhanced pesticides and fertilizers. Although you may live thousands of miles from a coral reef ecosystem, these products end up in the watershed and may ultimately impact the waters that support coral. 3. Volunteer for a reef cleanup. ... Read Full Story
Written by CaseyKazan on
After being a highly successful life form for 250 million years, disruptions in the biological and communication systems of coral reefs have been found to be the underlying cause of the coral bleaching and collapse of reef ecosystems around the world. Coral reefs form the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which is visible from outer space (image). The reef is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 3,000 kilometers over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers. An explosion of knowledge is helping to explain why coral reefs around the world are ... Read Full Story
Written by stevo1712 on
Image via Wikipedia Coral Reef Ecosystems If you’re thinking about getting a fish tank for your home, or already have a few underwater pets, you may be looking for some coral reefs to make your fish’s home complete. But did you know that coral reefs are more than just decorations for your aquarium? Here is some information about coral reef ecosystems that may help you find the right tank accessories. For coral reef ecosystems, the sun is the main source of energy. Photosynthesis, algae, and plankton also contribute to the growth of coral reefs, which helps the light energy in the coral to be ... Read Full Story
Written by divebuddy on
The Coral Reef Alliance is one of the international organizations dedicated to protecting our coral reefs. They strive to strike a balance between strict environmental protection and well-managed economic development that can help sustain the reefs. The Reef Tank’s Community Blog had an opportunity to interview the Coral Reef Alliance’s executive director, Brian Huse. Here’s a portion of the post: "Coral reefs are dying. It’s a sad, but true fact. Fortunately, one group out there believes in the majesty and mystery of coral reefs and in their ability to teach, sustain, inspire and give life. They’ve gone to great lengths to turn the dive ... Read Full Story
Written by RTSea on
The Coral Reef Alliance is one of the international organizations dedicated to protecting our coral reefs. They strive to strike a balance between strict environmental protection and well-managed economic development that can help sustain the reefs. The Reef Tank's Community Blog had an opportunity to interview the Coral Reef Alliance's executive director, Brian Huse . Here's a portion of the post: "Coral reefs are dying. It's a sad, but true fact. Fortunately, one group out there believes in the majesty and mystery of coral reefs and in their ability to teach, sustain, inspire and give life. They've gone to great lengths to turn the ... Read Full Story
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Youssouf diving at the coral reef in the Red Sea 3 - Hurghada,

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Youssouf diving at the coral reef in the Red Sea 3 - Hurghada,

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The Coral Triangle spans portions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,... Coral Reef Builders Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification January 5, 2008 | USGS Newsroom "As pH declines in the world's oceans, the effects on ...  
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Damselfish drift over bleached coral heads off the Keppel IslandsTo the average snorkeler a coral reef might seem like a watery paradise, but new research has found coral bleaching could turn reefs into rough neighborhoods.With the decline in the reef, bigger fish could bully smaller varieties out of the best positions and those smaller fish would then become much easier targets for predators, leading to dramatic changes in a reef's ecosystem...  
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Australian marine scientists have issued an urgent call for massive and rapid worldwide cuts in carbon emissions, deep enough to prevent atmospheric CO2 levels rising to 450 parts per million (ppm).  
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Bandar Seri Begawan - The two books recently launched on Brunei's coral reefs and reef fishes will soon be made available to the public, but they would not be hitting the bookstores just yet. The books, Coral Reefs of Brunei Darussalam and Reef ...  
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These recent surveys obtained attitudes and opinions from more than 3500 residents and tourists visiting seven coral reef sites in the Hawaiian Islands, including state marine protected areas, fisheries management areas, and a county beach park. ... World Bank helps protect seas, forests in Philippines Manila, Sep 18 (DPA) The World Bank said Friday it has approved a $6.3-million grant for a project that aims to protect the seas and forests in...  
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Today, many of our planet’s natural areas are seriously threatened by human incursion, overexploitation and global warming: Less than a fifth of the world’s original forest cover remains in unfragmented tracts, while just one-third of coastal...  
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One of the first set of studies to examine what tourists and recreation enthusiasts actually think about coral reef ecosystems suggests they are a rare exception to controversies over human use versus environmental conservation – their stunning beauty is so extraordinary that almost everyone wants them protected in perpetuity.That core belief is often strong enough that if it means people have to be kept out, so be it.The analysis, done in...  
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