Cruise ship Coral Adventurer runs aground two months after the death of passenger Suzanne Rees
A luxury expedition ship, the Coral Adventurer, ran aground on a coral reef off Papua New Guinea’s coast, marking another setback for the cruise company, which is still dealing with the aftermath of a passenger’s death. The incident occurred about 30 miles from Lae on Saturday morning when the ship hit the reef, prompting the […]
Coral Expeditions halts 60-day journey around Australia following the death of an elderly passenger left on an island.
Cruise Line Cancels Voyage After Deadly Incident on Remote Island An Australian cruise line has abruptly shortened its planned 60-day voyage to an underwater landmass after an unfortunate incident left one of its elderly passengers stranded on a remote island, resulting in his death. Coral Expeditions, which operates the Coral Adventurer, announced the cancellation of […]
From Treasure to Trouble, Australia’s Ningaloo Reef Now Confronts Coral Bleaching Challenge
Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, recognized as one of the longest coastal coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is displaying unexpected changes as its corals have lost their vibrant colors. This once-colorful ecosystem, home to numerous marine species, has turned a shade reminiscent of the sandy seabed. Film director Evan Richucci was visiting Turquoise Bay […]
Largest-ever coral found in Pacific — and can be seen from space
Nice coral reef! The largest coral ever recorded has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands. At 18 feet tall, 112 feet wide and 105 feet long, the giant coral is larger than a blue whale and can be seen from space, according to a presentation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in […]
Ancient coral may have been the first glow-in-the-dark creatures, study finds
Recent research suggests that deep-sea corals may have been the first animals to glow 540 million years ago. Marine life uses light for a variety of purposes, including scaring predators, luring prey, and finding mates. Deep-sea soft coral species exhibit bioluminescence, which researchers studied using remote-controlled underwater probes. Many animals can glow in the dark. […]
Most coral reef areas experienced bleaching in past year: Research
Coral reefs around the world experienced massive bleaching last year as ocean temperatures continue to rise, according to a new study. Large-scale bleaching has been reported on coral reefs in at least 53 countries and territories in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres since early 2023, according to researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
Playing thriving reef sounds on underwater speakers ‘could save damaged corals’ | Coral
Underwater speakers that broadcast the hustle and bustle of thriving corals could bring life back to increasingly damaged and degraded coral reefs that are at risk of becoming ocean graveyards, researchers say. Scientists who conducted research off the coast of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean discovered that coral larvae play a predicament that […]
Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire could put coral reef ecosystem in danger
Abraham “Snake” Ahi rides the waves when the waves are up and dives when the water is calm, looking for octopuses and shells. The lifelong Lahaina, Hawaii resident spends so much time in the ocean that his wife jokes that he needs to get his gills wet. But recently, Ahi returned to his home island […]