Why Labour’s Chagos handover is a win for China – and a disaster for the ecosystem
When Captain Robert Moresby sailed through the Chagos Islands between 1834 and 1837, to conduct the first survey of the ...
Why the return of the Chagos Islands has left Chagossians feeling excluded
The UK will return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but Diego Garcia will remain under UK-US control. Chagossians, displaced ...
Chagos Islands: How to ensure their coral reefs aren't damaged as they return to Mauritius
The UK has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the largely uninhabited Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The islands have been ...
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Forget Petronas Towers, Add These 5 Unmissable Islands To Your Malaysia Itinerary
Its archipelago is home to a diverse range of islands ... Dive into the crystal clear turquoise beaches and witness coral reefs for a memorable experience. July is the best time to visit the place and ...
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The aspiring ‘coral factory’ restoring reefs wrecked by climate change
GRAND BAHAMA, Bahamas — Sam Teicher hovers over a section of Rainbow Reef, his yellow and black scuba fins stilling in the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Contrary to the reef’s ...
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Ancient Coral Reefs Dodged Extinction – Can Modern Reefs Do the Same?
Research indicates that stromatoporoids, ancient reef-builders, withstood the Late Devonian extinction and prospered into the Carboniferous Period. Will modern coral reefs go extinct? The answer is ...
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The 8 Best National Parks for Kayaking and Canoeing
This protected area encompasses coral reefs, beautiful islands, and incredible historic sites. It’s also 95% water, which makes it a perfect destination for all types of paddling. Note that canoe and ...
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Protecting Thailand’s coral reefs and ecosystem with ‘Coral Screen’
She’s the driving force behind “Coral Screen”, a locally produced reef-safe sunscreen that’s both effective and affordable for Thai consumers. KHON KAEN, Thailand – Thailand’s stunning ...
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Rata Anurata
The rhyming Sinhala phrase Rata Anurata and Tamil phrase Naadu Anuravodu captured the imagination of voters during Sri Lanka’s smoothly conducted 9th presidential election. Election monitors from ...
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Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed
Oct. 16, 2019 — Threats to coral reefs are everywhere -- rising water temperatures, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, fishing and other human activities. But new research shows that 3-D ...
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In a battle for survival, coral reefs get a second chance outside the ocean
These were scooped up for delivery to other restoration and research facilities, where they represent hope for the future of coral reefs in Florida and the Caribbean. “What we're doing here is ...
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Smart Travelers Choose 'Dupes' Over Crowded Hotspots — But There’s a Catch
The UNWTO's World Tourism Barometer reports that international tourism at the end of 2023 reached 88% of pre-pandemic levels; or 1.3 billion arrivals. The Middle East exceeded 2019 levels by 22% ...