![Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest, placing the world's largest reef under threat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Malaysia alami kelunturan terumbu karang besar-besaran - DOF Malaysia alami kelunturan terumbu karang besar-besaran - DOF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719140034_tbcoralbleaching.jpg)
Malaysia alami kelunturan terumbu karang besar-besaran - DOF
Peningkatan suhu permukaan laut boleh memberi implikasi serius terhadap biodiversiti marin.
Sun Jun 23 2024
![China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters China denies Philippine report of artificial island in disputed waters](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61715654889_Seashoaljpg.jpg)
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
The Philippine accused China of building an artificial island, having documented what it said were piles of dead, crushed coral on sandbars.
Tue May 14 2024
![The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean? The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713258073_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
![Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713258196_TBCoralreefjpg.jpg)
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says
Marine biologists are on high alert following months of record-breaking ocean heat fuelled by climate change and El Nino climate pattern.
Fri Mar 08 2024
![How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595826369_Coral.jpg)
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
![In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692347682_heatwaves.jpg)
In warming seas, marine heatwaves are getting worse
Global oceans are facing unprecedented marine heatwaves.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat' Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'
The world's biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution and the warming of oceans.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Coral-eating fish may not be that bad for reef health after all Coral-eating fish may not be that bad for reef health after all](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/81595826369_Coral.jpg)
Coral-eating fish may not be that bad for reef health after all
Study suggests that some fish that are coral predators can actually promote the well-being of these reefs.
Sat Apr 22 2023
![On some tropical islands, rats are a threat to coral ecosystems On some tropical islands, rats are a threat to coral ecosystems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676618243_OCEAN.jpg)
On some tropical islands, rats are a threat to coral ecosystems
A previously underestimated threat could be added to the long list of dangers facing coral ecosystems - rats.
Sat Feb 18 2023
![One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673768999_TONGA.jpg)
One year after volcanic blast, many of Tonga's reefs lay silent
Coral reefs were turned to rubble and many fish perished or migrated away.
Sun Jan 15 2023
![Coral bleaching causing 'unnecessary' fish fights Coral bleaching causing 'unnecessary' fish fights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672905875_CORAL.jpg)
Coral bleaching causing 'unnecessary' fish fights
A team of researchers studies on how a mass bleaching event affected 38 species of butterflyfish.
Mon Jan 09 2023
!['It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs 'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51672401004_coral.jpg)
'It just dies': Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand's coral reefs
Scientists believe overfishing, pollution and rising water temperatures because of climate change may be making the reefs more vulnerable to yellow-band disease.
Sat Dec 31 2022
![Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671593509_Australia.jpg)
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
Scientists are scrambling to protect coral reefs as rising ocean temperatures destabilise delicate ecosystems.
Thu Dec 22 2022