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Coral-killing seaweed has medicinal benefits, researchers say
25 May 2012, 3:00 am
California researchers have discovered that there may be a silver lining to an invasive and toxic seaweed that is killing some of Hawaii's coral
reefs: It seems the seaweed contains compounds that could treat human diseases.
Calls to expand marine protection in Coral Sea
24 May 2012, 6:42 pm
Environment Minister Tony Burke is under growing pressure to expand the marine park planned for northern Australia's Coral Sea, with MPs from his own side calling for stronger protection of the
reefs and tropical waters in the wake of a massive public campaign.
Rapid coral death by a deadly chain reaction
24 May 2012, 7:29 am
(Phys.org) -- Most people are fascinated by the colorful and exotic coral
reefs, which form habitats with probably the largest biodiversity. But human civilisation is the top danger to these fragile ecosystems through climate change, oxygen depletion and ocean acidification. Industrialisation, deforestation and intensive farming in coastal areas are changing dramatically the conditions for life ...
GREEN: Protect our coral reefs
18 May 2012, 7:06 pm
“LOOK what I found, mama. Cantik-kan (isn’t it beautiful?),” I remember my little one saying to me on a beach sojourn some months back, her little hand tentatively holding up a piece of dried coral for me to admire.
U.N. Report Issues Warning For Coral reefs
17 May 2012, 9:35 am
A U.N. report on coral
reefs serves as a "wake-up call" for policy makers working on managing coastal areas, a U.S. secretary said from Washington. A report from the U.N. Environment Program says that 75 percent of the coral
reefs are under threat from climate change and coastal development.
Crown-of-thorns starfish hit 217 has. of coral reefs
17 May 2012, 6:41 am
POPULATION outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish (Cots) was observed in 217 hectares of coral
reefs in seven municipalities and one city of Southern Leyte along Sogod Bay, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said, citing initial assessment reports. The BFAR has raised concern on the growing population of destructive pest that already reached the bay’s famous dive sites and ...
Construction of new rock spawning reefs will help Great Lakes native fish
14 May 2012, 7:41 am
(Phys.org) -- The first of nine rock
reefs is under construction in the St. Clair River delta northeast of Detroit. The goal of the project, which is led by Michigan Sea Grant, is to boost populations of lake sturgeon and other rare native fish by providing river-bottom rock structures where they can spawn.
World - reefs
Chain Reaction Proves Fatal For Corals - eurasiareview.com
27 May 2012, 9:35 am
(CORDIS) — Coral
reefs, diverse ecosystems often described as ‘rainforests of the sea’, are feeling the effects of human activity, and the prognosis is not good. A new study led by the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany has found ...
Scripps study finds seaweed benefit - Sacramento Bee
27 May 2012, 9:07 am
California researchers have discovered that there may be a silver lining to an invasive and toxic seaweed that is killing some of Hawaii's coral
reefs: It seems the seaweed contains compounds that could treat human diseases. "I think this ...
Hawaiian coral reef seaweed may have medicinal value - Examiner
25 May 2012, 5:30 pm
There may be more value to Hawaiian coral
reefs than simply the sensual enjoyment of such beauty. A very interesting new study led by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has revealed a seaweed which is considered a threat to ...
Destruction of coral reefs raises tsunami fears - Express Buzz
23 May 2012, 3:49 am
CHENNAI : Chennai has become vulnerable to tsunamis and cyclones following the destruction of coral
reefs, which are nature’s defence against such disasters, said director of the Zoological Survey of India K Venkatraman. Speaking on the sidelines of a ...
The Great Animal Orchestra: finding the music in nature - WHYY
22 May 2012, 10:56 pm
He’s traveled the world, capturing the sounds of over fifteen thousand species and making four thousand hours of wild music – insect larvae, snapping shrimp, Algonquin wolves, coral
reefs, baby vultures and crying beavers. And many of the ...
Crown-of-thorns starfish hit 217 has. of coral reefs - Sun Star
16 May 2012, 6:59 pm
POPULATION outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish (Cots) was observed in 217 hectares of coral
reefs in seven municipalities and one city of Southern Leyte along Sogod Bay, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said, citing initial assessment ...
Scientists to survey Scotland's coral reefs - BBC News
15 May 2012, 1:17 pm
International scientists will set out on a month-long voyage to survey Scotland's coral
reefs. The team hope to discover whether Scotland's cold-water corals will die out within 100 years or whether they will adapt and survive. Scientists believe increased ...
