What are corals? Anatomy of a polyp (Source: NOAA) Coral biology Corals are invertebrate animals belonging to a large group of colourful and fascinating animals called Cnidaria. Other …

Apr 23, 2025 · Local solutions including well-planned coral restoration, reducing pollution, stopping overfishing, and selective breeding of corals can increase reef health and improve …

Nov 6, 2025 · A global partnership for the preservation of the world’s coral reefs and associated ecosystems.

Issues relevant to coral reefs Among the largest threats to corals are siltation and eutrophication, caused by deforesta-tion and sewage and fertilizer runoff. Eutrophication leads to increased …

Jul 4, 2025 · The restoration programme involved the transplantation of over 51,000 coral fragments, each measuring 8–12 cm, representing 20 native coral species with diverse growth …

Sep 10, 2024 · Death monitoring: collecting (retracting back) corals that have suffered death. Provision of rehabilitation for tourism: dive spot location (dive spot), provides coral saplings to …

Nov 13, 2024 · The conservation status of 892 warm-water reef-building coral species has now been reassessed for the IUCN Red List, and analysis shows that 44% are threatened. The …

May 14, 2024 · During the heat stress event, NOAA deployed the 2019 recommended interventions, building a valuable knowledge base and made significant strides, through its …

he corals to different contaminants. The potential risk posed to the corals due to this exposure was evaluated using currently available published information on mortality (LC50) and …

The Philippines has extensive and diverse coastal and nearshore habitats that support an extremely high diversity of species and an estimated 25% of the country’s fisheries …