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Scientists Say Coral Bleaching in Solomon Islands Worrying Coral bleaching of inshore reefs in the Solomon Islands. Source: IANS Thursday, 11 March 2021 10:56 AM Scientists have identified a widespread coral bleaching event on shallow, inshore reefs that had been previously thought to be less reactive to climate stress, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said on Saturday. Impacted reefs were observed during a recent WCS underwater monitoring expedition around Marovo Lagoon, including the Zaira Resource Management Area on the western coast of Vangunu Island, and New Georgia Islan...

Scientists have expressed their delight as coral reefs in Fiji have bounced back after being destroyed by the strongest cyclone to ever make landfall in the southern hemisphere.  Tropical Cyclone Winston hit Fiji in February 2016, with winds of up to 280km/h causing extensive damage both on land and underwater, where the Namena reserve and …

Mar 8, 2021 After the most destructive cyclone in Fijian history smashed into the island four years ago, it was feared the rich coral reefs surrounding the island would never recover. Reefs across the Namena Reserve and Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park were devastated by Cyclone Winston in 2016—which hurtled over ocean and land with 170 mph (280 kph) winds—but a recent dive expedition by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) revealed there’s nothing to fear, and the corals are reproducing at an exceptional rate. WCS Fiji-chapter expedition leader Dr. Sangeeta Mangubhai said in a statement:...

Coral reefs in Solomon Islands hit by bleaching ​ By IANS | Published on ​ Sat, Mar 6 2021 8:48 IST | ​ 0 Views Coral reefs in Solomon Islands hit by bleaching (Credit: WCS). Image Source: IANS News Solomon Islands, March 6 : Scientists have identified a widespread coral bleaching event on shallow, inshore reefs that had been previously thought to be less reactive to climate stress, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) said on Saturday. Impacted reefs were observed during a recent WCS underwater monitoring expedition around Marovo Lagoon, including the Zaira Resource Management ...

Last modified on Tue 9 Mar 2021 09.35 EST In the immediate aftermath of the strongest cyclone to ever make landfall in the southern hemisphere, reefs across the Namena reserve and Vatu-i-Ra conservation park off Fiji were reduced to rubble. Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Fiji on 20 February 2016, causing devastation on land and underwater. Winds of up to 280km/h claimed 44 lives, leaving more than 40,000 homes damaged or destroyed, and storm surges smashed reefs in their path. Winston caused US$1.4bn in damage, the most destructive cyclone ever in the Pacific. But four years on, to the delig...