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20-11-2024 07:00 Scientists find the biggest coral ever. It is in the Pacific Ocean. The coral is 34 meters long, bigger than a blue whale. It may be over 300 years old. Scientists find it during a trip to study the ocean and climate change. They first think that it is a shipwreck. There is […]
This piece was originally published in Vox and appears here as part of our Climate Desk collaboration. In the warm blue waters of the Solomon Islands, an island chain in the South Pacific, lies one of the world’s largest sea creatures. Roughly the size of two basketball courts, it’s neither a whale nor […]
A massive coral, thought to be the largest ever recorded, has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, drawing global attention to its size and environmental significance. The coral, which extends about 111 feet across and 104 feet in length, spans an area comparable to two basketball courts and can be seen from space. […]
1 The high temperatures recorded during this year have left negative effects on the coral reef system of Mahahual and Banco Chinchorro, according to the MARES Center association. “The high temperatures recorded during this year have left negative effects on the coral reef system of Mahahual and Banco Chinchorro, according to the MARES Center association.” […]
A global episode of heat-related coral bleaching has grown to the largest on record, US authorities said Friday, sparking worry for the health of key marine ecosystems. From the beginning of 2023 through October 10, 2024, “roughly 77 percent of the world’s reef area has experienced bleaching-level heat stress,” Derek Manzello of the National Oceanic […]
Coral reefs cover only 1% of the ocean floor, but support an estimated 25% of all marine life in the ocean, earning them the moniker ‘rainforest of the sea.’ They also play a critical role for coastal communities; preventing coastal erosion, protecting coastlines from hurricane damage, and generating $36 billion in annual income worldwide. We […]
Markups & markdowns (VC School) + Coral Regeneration with Coral Vita’s Sam Teicher (Climate) | E1476
First, in VC Sunday School Jason answers Molly’s questions about markups and markdowns (1:35), then in This Week in Climate startups, Molly talks with Coral Vita’s Sam Teicher about Coral Regeneration (33:37). Source link