Conservationists and a Mauritian fishers roll out a five-year project to replant seagrass — the ‘lungs’ of the ocean
Activists have pointed out interesting ways that people can learn something new and have an adventure while doing their bit to save the ocean.
There are also early warning signs of climate change on South Africa’s coral reefs as elevated sea temperatures drive large scale bleaching
The deep oceans are a fragile final frontier, largely unknown and untouched but mining companies and governments — other than those in Africa — are eying its mineral riches
Carbon dioxide is changing the sea bed and the damage humans will do has not yet been seen
Experts have warned that deforestation increases runoff into the reef, reducing water quality and the light needed for coral growth
More than 11 billion pieces of plastic larger than five centimetres wide are littering coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific region
Coral bred in one part of the Great Barrier Reef was successfully transplanted into another area in a project that could restore damaged ecosystems
With less than 10% of the Caribbean’s reefs showing live coral cover, one of the world’s most important ecosystems is in danger of utter devastation.
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/ 23 February 2011
The world’s coral reefs could be wiped out by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to stop threats posed to the "rainforests of the sea".
With its pleasure boats and tourist restaurants, the Indonesian island of Nusa Lembongan looks little like the edge of a great wilderness.
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/ 18 November 2008
An oceanarium resort planned near the world-famous Sipadan diving spot off Malaysian Borneo could spell disaster for the region’s coral reefs.
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/ 30 September 2008
Dainty blue fish dart around coral shaped like moose antlers near the Mexican resort of Cancun, but sickly brown spots are appearing.