Green Fins initiative in Jordan achieves 51% reduction in threats to Aqaba Marine Reserve
Led by Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and supported by Green Fins’ international coordinator, The Reef-World Foundation, Green Fins...
Coral reefs are often referred to as the "rainforests of the sea" due to their immense biodiversity and vital role in supporting marine life. These underwater ecosystems are more than just visually stunning dive sites; they are...
Researchers at Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) have shown that, contrary to most projections, coral reefs are not inevitably doomed, but have the potential to persist and adapt over time, if carbon emissions are curbed...
Fire corals are so called because they sting. When something touches the coral, a coiled thread is ejected, penetrating the skin and injecting venom. These powerful stinging hairs are called cnidae.
The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme's Green Fins initiative – has launched a new coral bleaching toolkit in response to the 4th global coral bleaching event confirmed by the National Oceanic &...
Reef-World raises public awareness of the urgency to protect coral reefs with £335,000 Ocean Outdoor Environmental Fund Boost
The Reef-World Foundation Launches 'Let's Save Our Reefs!' Campaign to Protect Coral Reef Ecosystems in the Big Give Green Match Fund for the first time. As coral reefs face unprecedented threats, Reef-World aims to raise awareness...
It's a minefield trying to buy a sunscreen which doesn't harm the sea life. Even those trumpeting their green credentials are not always free from harmful chemicals and components. You have to read the label very carefully. So what are the nasties to look out for?
1. They can live to over 40 years old
Christmas Tree worms are long-lived, although pollution and climate change might reduce their lifespan.
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Thanks to the steel structure of the SS Thistlegorm, which has been voted one of the best dives in the world, coral and other species which need hard substrates thrive on an otherwise sandy bottom in the...