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Time Could Be Running Out for Earth’s Coral Reefs Image Credit: Shutterstock.com / Darkydoors New research shows that the window of opportunity available to rescue corals is rapidly closing.  The double-punch of global warming and the increased acidification of the oceans has placed the world’s coral reefs in severe jeopardy. These stressors cause ‘bleaching events’ in which coral expels algae from its tissues needed to sustain it. Corals can recover from these events, which turn their tissues white, but as the period between subsequent occurrences diminishes, the chances of recover...

Drastic Reductions in Global Carbon Emissions is Required to Save Coral Reefs Written by AZoCleantechMay 11 2021 A new study performed on the growth rates of coral reefs demonstrates that there is still a ray of hope to save the coral reefs of the world—but time is running out. Saving coral reefs requires immediate and drastic reductions in global carbon emissions. Photo of Bleached reef at Yamacutta Flat by Morgan Pratchett. Image Credit: ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies. The international study was started at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE), ...

Date Time WA coastal flooding risk rising rapidly, study reveals Scientists from The University of Western Australia have analysed WA coastal data from the last 50 years and found extreme sea levels leading to coastal flooding are rapidly increasing. The study, published in Earth’s Future, shows that a combination of sea level rise and climate cycle factors unique to WA will likely accelerate coastal flooding risks in the future. Image: Port Beach erosion. The research highlights the large task at hand for government and authorities to protect coastal populations and infrastructure, particu...

New high-tech smart buoys are being deployed along the Western Australian coast to provide real-time monitoring of a developing marine heatwave due to La...