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  1. The world's fourth mass coral bleaching is underway, but well-connected reefs may have a better chance of recovery

    The world's fourth mass coral bleaching is underway, but well-connected reefs may have a better chance of recovery

    Atlanta, The world's coral reefs are like underwater cities, full of all kinds of fish and marine animals.Coral reefs cover less than 1 percent of the ocean, but are estimated to support 25 percent of all marine species, including many important fish species.The economic value of the...
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  2. Extreme coral bleaching recorded in Lakshadweep due to sea heat

    Extreme coral bleaching recorded in Lakshadweep due to sea heat

    A survey of various islands of Lakshadweep revealed that a large proportion of hard coral species have undergone severe bleaching due to the prolonged period of marine heat wave affecting the region since October 2023.Marine heatwaves are rare extreme weather events that involve abnormally...
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  3. Marine heat waves causing coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers

    Marine heat waves causing coral bleaching in Lakshadweep: Researchers

    Kochi: Marine heat waves are causing mass bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea, a stress-related phenomenon in which corals lose their vibrant colour, according to a new study.Researchers from ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) said survey results from...
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  4. Restoring coastal habitat boosts wildlife numbers by 61% – but puzzling failures mean we can still do better

    Restoring coastal habitat boosts wildlife numbers by 61% – but puzzling failures mean we can still do better

    South East Queensland, man love the coast. But we love it too much, so much so that we have destroyed valuable coastal habitat – in the case of some types of habitat, much of it.Pollution, coastal development, climate change and many other human impacts have destroyed mangrove forests, salt...
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