coral reef
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Underwater Mountains Twice the Height of the Burj Khalifa Discovered Off the Chilean Coast
The crew of the Falkor (too) research vessel is at it again: In January, the team discovered four underwater mountains off the coast of Chile. The vessel has now identified 29 seamounts, hills, and trenches since 2012. The seamounts range in height from 5,220 feet (1,591 meters) to a staggering 8,796 feet (2,681 meters). For…
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How We Can Help Save the Giant Clam From the Threat of Warmer Waters
Think of the inhabitants of a coral reef, and chances are you’ll think of a giant clam, but our charismatic water friends are facing great challenges.
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Global Authority on Nature Lists the Great Barrier Reef as Critical
The Great Barrier Reef is now in “critical” condition and the health of four other Australian World Heritage properties has worsened, according to a sobering report just released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN is the global authority on nature. Its third outlook report marks the first time the IUCN…