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Scientists Encourage Coral Reefs Protection Initiative

June 25, 2016 By John Cooper Leave a Comment

Coral bleaching seen in the ocean.

Coral bleaching has a become a critical issue.

There is a growing concern regarding the situation of the coral reefs. Over the last few decades, a strange phenomenon called bleaching has affected many of the reefs.

Unfortunately, scientists haven’t found a viable solution to this problem yet, but they spotted a broad range of causes. Still, experts have come up with an initiative to raise awareness and encourage everyone to bring their contribution to protecting coral reefs.

According to Terry Hughes, president of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies in Australia and Professor at James Cook University, if many of the world’s organizations collaborate to find a better approach to this problem, then the coral reefs will have a brighter future.

Even if scientists do not usually get involved in political issues, coral bleaching is a critical matter which must not be ignored. Until now, three Pacific island nations have raised awareness regarding this problem most importantly because the reefs in their waters will be hit be the largest coral bleaching phenomenon ever seen in history.

The participants at the International Coral Reef Symposium in Honolulu are now better informed regarding the threat of this worldwide event that is less likely to stop anytime soon. Furthermore, scientists have already doubled their efforts to develop the best strategy against this plague.

It is also worth mentioning that even the heads of Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau participated in the conference and promised that they will bring their contribution to improving the situation of coral reefs, which represent an important source of economic benefits for them.

Plus, scientists also stated that officials need to develop a better coral reef policy based on scientific research, customary practices, and traditional knowledge. Coral bleaching is a phenomenon that occurs when the ocean waters get too warm. Furthermore, many other factors cause this event such as environmental changes, human ignorance, and pollution.

More precisely, the coral reefs lose the algae living on them. These algae are rich in nutrients and represent a major source of food for many of the ocean creatures.

Moreover, coral reefs are home to countless species of marine animals. Losing them would lead to a tremendous imbalance in the world’s ecosystem meaning that many species of fish and mammals will most likely become endangered. Hopefully, the work and efforts of scientists and governments will eventually pay off.

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Coral Reefs Need More Attention

June 17, 2016 By Dean Lamori Leave a Comment

fish swimming in coral reef.

Coral reefs need protection.

Coral reefs are probably one of the most important sources that sustain life in the ocean. A team of researchers has recently studied over 2,500 reefs to establish their condition.

It turned out that 15 of them were very healthy, despite the fact that they were situated in unfavorable environmental conditions and close to human populations. According to Josh Cinner, a professor at James Cook University in Australia, these reefs, called bright spots, have a large density of fish.

Besides the 15 bright spots, the team of research also discovered 35 ‘dark spots,’ where fish were much fewer than scientists expected. Then researchers compared the results from the bright spots and the dark spots to establish what makes coral reefs thrive and what harms them.

By doing this, experts want to find a way to tackle overfishing and other causes that lead to coral reef degradation. Coral reefs are ecosystems which represent the home for many species of fish and other marine creatures.

However, human ignorance, climate change, and excessive fishing have critically harmed many of the coral reefs around the world. Many organizations make efforts in preserving coral reefs that are already thriving. Nevertheless, the ones from areas inhabited by humans need to be protected as well.

Besides excessive fishing, fishing practices are also not adequate because many people drag large nets across the ocean floor, damaging the environment while catching fish. The statistics have shown that coral reefs from rich countries are maintained in much better conditions than other places around the world.

It is also worth mentioning that bright spots were found in areas where human population was lower, such as the reefs in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, parts of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands. In addition to this, bright spots also have deeper water, where fish could flee from predators.

Furthermore, these countries have a culture that encourages the protection of coral reefs, so they are more dedicated to this initiative of preserving the marine ecosystem. However, further research is needed to understand better the favorable conditions that make the bright spots thrive. This way, scientists will be able to create these conditions in other regions where reefs are critically damaged.

Reef conservation is crucial in order to have a healthy, safe and balanced ocean ecosystem. In other words, if people do not become more aware of the fact that coral reefs need protection, then the future will no longer be as bright as the 15 spots.

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