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As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 · Technology

BAYAHIBE, Dominican Republic — Oxygen tank strapped to his back, Michael del Rosario moves his fins delicately as he glides along an underwater nursery just off the Dominican…

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New Report Finds One of Earth’s Most Precious Ecosystems Has Already Crossed a Scary Climate Tipping Point

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 · Gadgets

At a conference in 2019, marine biologist and coral reef conservationist Melanie McField was caught off guard by a question from another attendee: How does it feel to…

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These Indonesian corals reefs are considered sacred-here’s why

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 · World News

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “Can you hear that sound like pouring milk on Rice Krispies? It’s the snapping shrimp — they have one massive…

Read more These Indonesian corals reefs are considered sacred-here’s why
US Navy plane removed from Hawaii bay after it overshot runway. Coral damage being evaluated

US Navy plane removed from Hawaii bay after it overshot runway. Coral damage being evaluated

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 · Breaking News

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii — Landing gear from a U.S. Navy jet pulverized coral when it came to a stop in an environmentally sensitive Hawaii bay after overshooting a…

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Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving

Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 · Finance

OFF THE COAST OF GALVESTON, Texas — Divers descending into azure waters far off the Texas coast dip below a horizon dotted with oil and gas platforms into…

Read more Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving
Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving

Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs are thriving

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 · US News

OFF THE COAST OF GALVESTON, Texas — Divers descending into azure waters far off the Texas coast dip below a horizon dotted with oil and gas platforms into…

Read more Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs are thriving
Scientists say Florida Keys coral reefs are already bleaching as water temperatures hit record highs

Scientists say Florida Keys coral reefs are already bleaching as water temperatures hit record highs

July 21, 2023July 22, 2023 · Technology

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Some Florida Keys coral reefs are losing their color weeks earlier than normal this summer because of record-high water temperatures, meaning they are under…

Read more Scientists say Florida Keys coral reefs are already bleaching as water temperatures hit record highs
Underwater music show in the Florida Keys promotes awareness of coral reef protection

Underwater music show in the Florida Keys promotes awareness of coral reef protection

July 8, 2023July 9, 2023 · Entertainment

Hundreds of divers and snorkelers listened to an underwater concert that advocated coral reef protection in the Florida Keys In this photo provided by the Florida Keys News…

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Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil’s environment agency

Oil project near Amazon River mouth blocked by Brazil’s environment agency

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 · World News

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s environmental regulator refused on Wednesday to grant a license for a controversial offshore oil drilling project near the mouth of the Amazon River,…

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Australia argues against ‘endangered’ Barrier Reef status

Australia argues against ‘endangered’ Barrier Reef status

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 · World News

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites. Officials…

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Scientists try to bolster Great Barrier Reef in warmer world

Scientists try to bolster Great Barrier Reef in warmer world

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 · World News

KONOMIE ISLAND, Australia — Below the turquoise waters off the coast of Australia is one of the world’s natural wonders, an underwater rainbow jungle teeming with life that…

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Mysterious breeding habits of aquarium fish vex experts

Mysterious breeding habits of aquarium fish vex experts

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 · Technology

PENYABANGAN, Indonesia — It took a broken air conditioner for Tom Bowling to figure out — after nearly eight months of failure — how to breed the coveted…

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Scientists try to bolster Great Barrier Reef in warmer world

Sparkling fish, murky methods: the global aquarium trade

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022 · Technology

LES, Indonesia — After diving into the warm sea off the coast of northern Bali, Indonesia, Made Partiana hovers above a bed of coral, holding his breath and…

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Corporates Dive Deep Into Their Pockets to Protect the Great Barrier Reef

Corporates Dive Deep Into Their Pockets to Protect the Great Barrier Reef

November 13, 2017February 6, 2023 · Lifestyle

Press Release – updated: Nov 14, 2017 SYDNEY, November 14, 2017 (Newswire.com) – For the first time since 2014, the far reaches of the unexplored areas of the…

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