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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Records Largest Annual Coral Loss In 4 Decades
The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its greatest annual loss of live coral across most of its expanse in four decades of record-keeping, Australian authorities say.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Suffers Record Coral Decline Following Mass Bleaching
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the last year, research released on Wednesday showed, following a mass bleaching of its corals that was among the worst on record.
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Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
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7 Incredible Aquariums Around The World You Need To See At Least Once In Your Life
Best Aquariums Around The World: Whether you're into coral reefs, Arctic creatures or sheer wow factor, these aquariums around the world are your window into the whimsical underwater world.
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The 3rd UN Ocean Conference: Why India, World Can't Ignore It
What do a fisherman in Kerala, a scuba diver off the coast of the Andamans, and a child building sandcastles on Juhu Beach have in common? They all depend on healthy oceans - whether for food, income, wonder, or simply joy.
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NDTV Exclusive: On World Oceans Day, Ocean With David Attenborough Makers Deep Dive Into Life Under Water
Watch Ocean with David Attenborough this World Oceans Day on Sunday, 8th June at 7 pm only on National Geographic and JioHotstar
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Southwest Pacific Hit By Unprecedented Marine Heat Waves In 2024: United Nations
Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of the global ocean surface in 2024, damaging coral reefs and putting the region's last remaining tropical glacier at risk of extinction, the UN's weather body said on Thursday.
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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
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In A Hotter Future, What Happens After Coral Reefs Die
Scientists predict that the rise of 1.5 Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) will be reached within a decade and that beyond that point, many corals simply cannot survive.
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What Makes The Great Barrier Reef Stand Out For Every Traveller
Stretching over thousands of kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold! Here's what makes this place a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Once A Jewel, Australia's Ningaloo Reef Now Faces Coral Bleaching Crisis
Australia's Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest near-shore coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, is showing alarming signs as the coral has lost its natural colour.
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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Man, Fishing With Family In Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Killed In Shark Attack
A shark has attacked and killed a 40-year-old pastor who was fishing with his family in the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials and local media said.
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Records Largest Annual Coral Loss In 4 Decades
The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its greatest annual loss of live coral across most of its expanse in four decades of record-keeping, Australian authorities say.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef Suffers Record Coral Decline Following Mass Bleaching
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the last year, research released on Wednesday showed, following a mass bleaching of its corals that was among the worst on record.
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Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
-
7 Incredible Aquariums Around The World You Need To See At Least Once In Your Life
Best Aquariums Around The World: Whether you're into coral reefs, Arctic creatures or sheer wow factor, these aquariums around the world are your window into the whimsical underwater world.
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The 3rd UN Ocean Conference: Why India, World Can't Ignore It
What do a fisherman in Kerala, a scuba diver off the coast of the Andamans, and a child building sandcastles on Juhu Beach have in common? They all depend on healthy oceans - whether for food, income, wonder, or simply joy.
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NDTV Exclusive: On World Oceans Day, Ocean With David Attenborough Makers Deep Dive Into Life Under Water
Watch Ocean with David Attenborough this World Oceans Day on Sunday, 8th June at 7 pm only on National Geographic and JioHotstar
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Southwest Pacific Hit By Unprecedented Marine Heat Waves In 2024: United Nations
Unprecedented heat waves in the Southwest Pacific affected more than 10% of the global ocean surface in 2024, damaging coral reefs and putting the region's last remaining tropical glacier at risk of extinction, the UN's weather body said on Thursday.
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Will Surging Sea Levels Kill The Great Barrier Reef? Here's What Might Help
In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. Its expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies.
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In A Hotter Future, What Happens After Coral Reefs Die
Scientists predict that the rise of 1.5 Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) will be reached within a decade and that beyond that point, many corals simply cannot survive.
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What Makes The Great Barrier Reef Stand Out For Every Traveller
Stretching over thousands of kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold! Here's what makes this place a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Once A Jewel, Australia's Ningaloo Reef Now Faces Coral Bleaching Crisis
Australia's Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest near-shore coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, is showing alarming signs as the coral has lost its natural colour.
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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Man, Fishing With Family In Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Killed In Shark Attack
A shark has attacked and killed a 40-year-old pastor who was fishing with his family in the waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, officials and local media said.
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Ocean Acidification Study: Carbon Emissions Driving Deeper Chemical Changes in Oceans
A study in Science Advances by researchers from ETH Zurich highlights the escalating depth of ocean acidification, driven by carbon emissions since the industrial era. By 2014, acidification had penetrated to an average depth of 1,000 metres, with some regions affected as deep as 1,500 metres. Using a 3D model, the study explores the altered marine...
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Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
