Coral reefs are diverse marine habitats built by reef-forming corals, supporting rich communities of life. This archive covers their ecology, pressures, research and conservation.
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A study of 200 coral fragments from Pulau Redang Marine Park found microplastics in 64% of samples. It documents contamination, but does not establish its effects on coral health or where the particles came from.
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Observations at two sites on One Tree Reef found living coral after most recorded feeding events. The researchers say any role in sustaining diversity remains a hypothesis, not a measured outcome.
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Two areas off Pemba’s eastern coast cover about 1,300 km². Their early management is under way, but evidence of ecological recovery is not yet available.
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A study of corals from 16 sites found that tissue chemistry varied with human influence, but whether the changes affect reef resilience remains unclear.
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An IUCN-led assessment classifies 122 of 127 coral reef ecoregions as Critically Endangered when projected heat stress is included. The designation signals risk of collapse, not that most reefs have already collapsed.
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