Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities: Study

Coral reef research dominated by rich countries, plagued with inequities: Study

Most of the world’s coral reefs, and the communities that directly depend on them, are in the tropics, so one might imagine the research on them being led by scientists and institutions based in tropical countries. The reality, however, is far different, a new study shows. Coral reef science is actually dominated by researchers from afar, the study found. They come mainly from institutions in high-income countries, and the contributions of resea…

Fourth and Furious Mass Coral Bleaching: 84% of Reefs Now Under Threat

Impakter Fourth and Furious Mass Coral Bleaching: 84% of Reefs Now Under Threat Coral bleaching has had four major occurrences since 1998, with each being more severe than the last. According to a new analysis by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the current global coral bleaching event, which began in January 2023 and continues through May 2025, has so far endangered 83.7% of the world’s coral […] The post Fourth and F…