Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
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
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
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
Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef
The Chinese coastguard said it had temporarily allowed Philippines to provide food and water to soldiers stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast
More than 14,000 properties regionwide have lost power.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone
The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission
The regular resupply missions support Philippines' troops stationed in an intentionally grounded dilapidated warship on Second Thomas Shoal.
Fri Nov 10 2023
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
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef
Jonathan Malaya said China's increased presence at the Second Thomas Shoal will not deter the Philippines' resolve to protect its position.
Mon Aug 07 2023