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We just spent two weeks surveying the Great Barrier Reef. What we saw was an utter tragedyCoral bleaching last summer was severe and widespread. And for the first time, severe bleaching has struck all three regions of the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef suffers third mass coral bleaching event in five yearsRenowned scientist Terry Hughes says huge swathes of reef have been affected in a ‘severe’ situation

ReefChat: Beyond the BleachingThis week we saw the premiere of ReefChat, the Foundation’s new web series all about the Reef and the work being done to save our irreplaceable icon for future generations.

Scientists have come up with a 'first-aid kit' for coral reefsCoral reefs are being decimated, but it's not too late to save them, writes Jack Kittinger. We must take action to preserve these vital ecosystems.

CoralAssistDr James Guest and Dr Adriana Humanes of the CoralAssist project are investigating whether selective breeding and the AGF technique can help some coral reefs survive in the face of climate change

Webinar with Prof Morgan Pratchett

The super-corals of the Red SeaAs seas warm and acidify with climate change, corals worldwide are bleaching – but in the north of the Red Sea there is a ray, or rather reef, of hope.

Scientists 'find way to fight coral bleaching'Researchers say they have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat.

NOAA Launches Mission: Iconic ReefsThe coral reefs at the foot of Florida are legendary, making up a barrier reef that spans more than 255 continuous miles. The reefs are home to lobster, sea turtles, fish, and more, and they have protected the coastline from storm surge for thousands of years. But these coral reefs, like coral reefs across the globe, are in serious trouble.

NOAA Develops A New Type of Coral NurseryThe nursery could help restore damaged reefs using fully formed coral colonies rather than small fragments.

www.aims.gov.au/news-and-media/how-genetic-interventions-can-increase-resistance-corals-warming-oceans

Events

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From July 1st to July 14th enjoy virtually the Global Coral Reef Week.

Global Coral Reef Week

ICRS 2021, also known as the 14^th International Coral Reef Symposium.

ICRS 2021

Online International Conference for YOUNG Marine Researchers: August 26-27 2020.

ICYMARE

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection Coral Week

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