Coral reefs Subject: Environment Section: Ecosystem  Context: Things aren’t looking too good for coral reefs. They’re suffering from bleaching, overfishing and are being cooked by warming oceans. Coral Reefs: Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on the Earth. They are the underwater structures that are formed of coral […]

    Coral Reefs TOPIC: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- Degradation, loss of coral reefs can affect 4.5 million people in southeast Asia: IPCC report. Concept- Coral reefs have suffered terribly in the past three decades. Yet, they are resilient and would be able to withstand challenges posed by a warming world, a recent study by […]

    Coral Reefs Subject – Environment Context – The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient. Concept – Coral reefs have suffered terribly in the past three decades. Yet, they are resilient and would be able to withstand challenges posed by a warming world, a recent study by the […]

Subject: Environment Context: More life can be supported by ‘dead’ coral rubble than live coral, according to a recent study A recent study has identified new causes for coral bleaching, namely excessive nutrients from fertilisers and storm-water runoff. Concept: Coral reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems in the world. They provide shelter and nourishment to […]