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CORAL REEF RECOVERY
In 2018, CRF measured coral restoration's economic ripple across Florida Keys for 5 years. 7 years later, researchers found up to 144% local economic contribution per dollar spent- In 2006, an artist installed 75 human figures off Grenada after a hurricane damaged its reefs; corals later colonized them alongside parrotfish, shrimp and fireworms
- On Jan 5, 2011, the USS Kittiwake was scuttled off Grand Cayman; five years later, 120,800 divers and snorkelers had visited as fish, corals, and other marine life moved in
- In 2019, Jordan sank a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar in waters up to 92 feet deep; three years later, its fuselage and wings sheltered corals, sponges, octopuses and pufferfishAn ex-airliner has been repurposed as a lively artificial reef in the Red Sea. As marine species have swiftly inhabited the sunken plane, a...13 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 1998, scientists recorded world's first mass bleaching event, years later study finds global coral cover well below normal levels as reefs at risk of irreversible decline threatening marine life, ocean livelihood, El Nino weather raises fearsWith El Niño weather patterns intensifying and ocean surface temperatures reaching a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius (69.98°F) on Augus...08 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
- In 2009, Jacksonville sank the former Coast Guard tender Spike in 100 feet of water; one year later, a REEF diver counted 16 fish species, up from just 6An ex-Coast Guard ship now stands as an artificial reef, drawing the attention of vibrant marine life. At first, the submerged metal hull w...01 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinctionEarth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for...25 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- In 2019, scientists mounted speakers playing a healthy reef's sounds over dead coral and watched fish move back in: an experiment now being built into a tool to help restore dying reefsScientists are using underwater speakers to play healthy reef sounds. This acoustic enrichment attracts twice as many juvenile fish to dead...18 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Great Barrier Reef ocean temperatures hit 400-year record: StudyRecent research revealed that the Great Barrier Reef has faced its highest water temperatures in 400 years due to climate change. Rising te...07 Aug, 2024, 09.07 PM IST
- World in grip of new major coral bleaching event, reefs at riskThe consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food secu...15 Apr, 2024, 09.41 PM IST
- Five major heatwaves in 30 years has turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboardThe Great Barrier Reef is comprised of more than 3,000 individual reefs stretching for 2,300 kilometres, and supports more than 60,000 jobs...05 Nov, 2021, 11.20 AM IST
- Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals over past 25 years: StudyHalf of the Great Barrier Reef's corals have died over the past 25 years, scientists said on Wednesday. Larger species, such as branching a...14 Oct, 2020, 08.19 AM IST
- Konkan coast, Gulf of Mannar saw widespread coral bleaching during 2014-1702 Jan, 2019, 06.43 PM IST
- Coral fertility treatment gives hope for Great Barrier ReefCanberra, June 8 (IANS) A coral fertility treatment designed to help heal damaged parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef is showing signs ...08 Jun, 2018, 11.47 AM IST
- Deep sea corals under threat from climate change: StudyNorth Atlantic coral populations - which support a variety of sea life - are under threat from climate change, according to scientists who ...28 Nov, 2016, 01.51 PM IST
- Great Barrier Reef recovering from coral bleachingCanberra, Sep 12 (IANS) Australia's Great Barrier Reef has almost fully recovered from the worst coral bleaching ever known in recent histo...12 Sep, 2016, 09.32 AM IST
- India's first 'Coral Garden' to be set up in GujaratThe country's first 'Coral garden' will be set up at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Dwarka district in Gujarat.03 Sep, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
- Great Barrier Reef coral halved in 27 years: StudyThe coral cover of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a World Heritage Site, has halved over the past 27 years due to cyclones, poisonous star...02 Oct, 2012, 02.37 PM IST
- The world of corals at idyllic islands of the MaldivesVisit the idyllic islands of the Maldives to find out how crucial corals are for the marine eco-sphere.07 Oct, 2010, 12.41 AM IST
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