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coral reefs

Hidden Wonders: Exploring the Pacific Ocean's Depths

December 22, 2025

Deep in the Pacific Ocean, a world of mystery unfolds. Researchers have just pulled up some amazing finds from the deep. They found over 2, 000 samples, and among them, at least 100 species were spotted for the first time. Scientists think more than 20 of these could be entirely new to science. The

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Coral Reefs: The First Victims of Climate Change

October 25, 2025

Coral reefs are in serious trouble. They are the first ecosystems on Earth to hit a critical climate tipping point. This means they are now in a state of irreversible decline due to rising sea temperatures. The situation is dire, but there is still a chance to save some of them. The problem starts

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Colombia's Coral Guardian: Elvira Alvarado's Underwater Mission

October 5, 2025

In the vibrant waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast, a 70-year-old marine biologist named Elvira Alvarado is on a mission. She's not just any scientist; she's a pioneer in coral reef restoration and has been dubbed "the mother of Colombian corals. " Her journey began nearly half a century ago when s

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Coral Reefs in Crisis: A Global Heatwave Impact

April 23, 2025

Coral reefs, often called the underwater rainforests, are in serious trouble. They support about a third of all marine species and a billion people. But right now, more than 80% of the world’s reefs have been hit by bleaching. This is the worst global bleaching event ever recorded. The heat has

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Hydrogen's Role in Coral Survival: A Temperature Twist

March 26, 2025

Coral reefs are in trouble. The oceans are getting warmer, and this is causing mass bleaching events. These events are bad news for corals, and scientists are looking for new ways to help them survive until the world can tackle ocean warming. One interesting idea is using molecular hydrogen. This st

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Save Our Reefs: Coral Bleaching Sparks Global Alarm

October 31, 2024

This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2