Changing Climate

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/corals-copper-metal-pollution.htmlMetals like copper from agricultural runoff and marine paint leaching from boat hulls poses a threat to soft coral sea fans, especially in warming seas. Original Title: New danger for sea fans in warming seas: […]

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/malaysia-sabah-extend-marine-protected-areas.htmlIn the coral triangle, Sabah is home to some of the best diving in the world. The famous diving areas of Sipadan and Mabul islands are off the coast of eastern Sabah, with Layang Layang […]

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/egypt-environmental-standards-protect-coral-reefs.htmlEgypt is adopting Green Fins environmental standards to protect its coral reefs. The country has become the first in its region and the 11th worldwide to officially adopt Green Fins. Original Title: Egypt ups environmental […]

https://www.scubatravel.co.uk/redsea/st-johns-diving.htmlSt John’s has fabulous scuba diving. Impressive coral, large shoals of fish, turtles and sharks. What you need to know before you go. Original Title: Some of the best diving in Egypt: St Johns and […]

https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/publication/global-reef-expedition-new-caledonia-final-report/Scientists on the Global Reef Expedition surveyed and mapped New Caledonia’s most remote coral reefs – some for the first time Original Title: Report on New Caledonia’s coral reefs offers a glimmer of hope for […]

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/corals-unclear-waters-less-affected-temperature-stress.htmlPersistent temperature stress is degrading coral reefs worldwide, but a new study by Florida Institute of Technology scientists has found that corals in naturally turbid waters are less affected by thermal stress than corals in […]

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/microbes-health-coral-reefs.htmlMore microbes are found on healthier Cuban reefs than on human-impacted Florida reefs.Microorganisms play important roles in the health and protection of coral reefs, but exploring these roles can be difficult because of the lack […]

https://www.scubatravel.co.uk/philippines/malapascua.htmlMalapascua Island, off the Northeastern Coast of Cebu has Thresher Sharks and Manta Rays that regularly visit the cleaning stations on Monad Shoal in the early morning. Further out, there are several wrecks, including a […]

https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/red-sea-coral-can-survive-climate-change-but-not-sewage-and-excess-nutrients.htmlOver the last 30 years, half of the world’s coral reefs have suffered significant damage due to climate change and acidification. The last three years have been the worst. Major coral bleaching events, which happen […]

https://www.scubatravel.co.uk/philippines/phildive.html#CoronIn 1944 a squadron of US Helldiver bombers attacked and sank many Japanese ships in Coron Bay, the Philippines. Very well preserved, penetrable and covered in coral – a must for wreck enthusiasts. Original Title: […]