Environment

Coral reefs: strategies for ecosystems on the edge

Coral reefs have exceptional levels of biodiversity and provide important social and ecological services, including food, coastal protection, recreation, tourism, and cultural connections.

Publication Date: 
01/06/2021
Teya Penniman
International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Tags:
Corals, Ecosystems, Biodiversity
Environment

Corals and crabs: marine life in the reefs of Goa

The small state of Goa, is endowed with a dazzling array of marine biodiversity along its coastline. These species span across the open waters off Goa’s coast, to the reefs of Grande Island, they inhabit coastal mangroves, and can even be found all along Goa’s popular seashores.

Publication Date: 
11/09/2019
WWF - India
Tags:
Corals, Marine Life, Marine Ecosystems, Goa
Climate Change

Bleaching stress on Indian coral reef regions during mass coral bleaching years using NOAA OISST data

Coral reefs are one of the most ancient, highly productive marine bio-diverse ecosystems on earth. They are threatened to collapse under rapid climate change. ENSO is an extreme climate change event which elevates sea-surface temperature (SST) of tropical oceans.

Publication Date: 
25/07/2019
Mohit Arora, Nandini Ray Chaudhury, Ashwin Gujrati & et al
Current Science
117
2
242-250
Tags:
Corals, Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Marine Ecosystems, El Nino, Global Warming
Environment

Africa: Thirty-Five Regional Finalists Shortlisted to Win Young Champions of the Earth Prize

United Nations Environment today announced a shortlist of regional finalists for the Young Champions of the Earth prize.

Publication Date: 
29/05/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Environment, Awards, Wildlife, Angola, Singapore, Mexico, Plastics, Corals, Ecosystems
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding solid waste management issues in Lakshadweep, 14/05/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Compliance of Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 (Union Territory of Lakshadweep) dated 14/05/2019 regarding solid waste management and allied issues in Lakshadweep.

Judgement Date: 
14/05/2019
Tags:
Municipal Solid Waste, Waste Management, Plastics, Lakshadweep, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Islands, Waste Disposal, Corals, Pollution
Environment

Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters

The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but healthcare and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month's elections.

Publication Date: 
22/04/2019
Thompson Reuters Foundation (TRUST)
Tags:
Environment, Australia, Governance, Politics, Climate Change, Corals, Global Warming
Biodiversity

Indonesia creates three marine protected areas within Coral Triangle

The Indonesian government has established three new marine protected areas within the Coral Triangle, home to the highest diversity of corals and reef fishes anywhere on the planet.

Publication Date: 
10/04/2019
Mongabay
Tags:
Biodiversity, Corals, Indonesia, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life, Fisheries
Solid Waste

Africa Must Act Against the Ballooning Indian Ocean Plastic Patch

The Western Indian Ocean, comprising nine African countries and Réunion (an island under France), has a 10 000 km stretch of coastline with crystal clear waters and rich coral reefs.

Publication Date: 
02/04/2019
All Africa
Tags:
Solid Waste, Plastic, Garbage, Indian Ocean, Corals, Marine Ecosystems, Africa, Egypt, South Africa
Water Resources

Lord Howe Island coral bleaching 'most severe we've ever seen', scientists say

Researchers have documented what they are describing as the most severe coral bleaching to hit the world’s southern-most reef at Lord Howe Island.

Publication Date: 
01/04/2019
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
Water Resources, Corals, Australia, Marine Life, Marine Ecosystems, Global Warming, Climate Change
Biodiversity

Benthic communities of mesophotic coral ecosystem off Puducherry, east coast of India

The shallow coral reef ecosystems along the Indian coast are being threatened by anthropogenic global ocean warming and increased frequency of coral bleaching in the recent past. Identification and conservation of deeper reef habitats are essential as they serve as a source of larvae and livestock to replenish the shallow reef habitats. Information on the location and spatial extent of the mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) and their biodiversity is poorly known in the continental shelf of the east coast of India.

Publication Date: 
25/03/2019
P. Laxmilatha, S. Jasmine, Miriam Paul Sreeram & et al
Current Science
116
6
982-987
Tags:
Marine Ecosystems, Pondicherry, Corals, Marine Fisheries, Biodiversity Conservation

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