The ICRI Secretariat’s new leadership comes in the wake of growing recognition of the importance of coral reefs, not only for marine biodiversity but also for the livelihoods of millions of people ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new ...

Byrne said that the team’s findings underscore “the urgent need for action to protect coral reefs, which are not only biodiversity hotspots but also crucial for food security and coastal ...

Supported by By Jason Bittel Jason Bittel previously reported on federal efforts to manage illegal coral ... build sprawling reefs that serve as refuges for vast amounts of biodiversity in the ...

The 2024 U.N. Biodiversity and Climate Conferences (COP16 and COP29) offered coral reef platforms to ignite a wave of progress, but ultimately failed to deliver the financial commitments needed.

Some of the coral structures are massive and there’s lots of sea life here – I’ve seen several nurse sharks and an array of colorful reef fish. Swimming here is best suited for experienced swimmers ...

In short, it comes down to this: if there is any hope of saving the world’s beleaguered coral reefs it emanates – to a surprisingly large extent – from the pioneering work being carried out ...

Nearly 30 people were taken into custody in Coral Gables Friday as part of an investigation into a possible human smuggling or trafficking operation, authorities said. Footage showed multiple ...

[Nairobi, Kenya, January 17, 2025] Huawei, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and local partner Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) have launched a Tech4Nature project to monitor and ...

The study, published today in the first ever issue of Nature Reviews Biodiversity, shows that while the concept of Nature’s Contributions to People (NCP) is well-established in science, business, and ...

These maps show where coral reef restoration along the coasts of Florida and Puerto Rico would protect against more than $391 million in total damage to property and lost economic activity annually.