Laura reef site in Marshall Islands ideal spot for coral protection, study confirms

Laura reef site in Marshall Islands ideal spot for coral protection, study confirms

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Conservation groups are advocating for the protection of a reef site in the Marshall Islands, where scientists have discovered heat-resistant corals that are likely to survive the impact of climate change.The Nature Conservancy said the results of a scientific study indicated that Laura, located in the southern part of the Majuro Atoll, would make an ideal site for coral conservation.The group cited a study by …

50th US Coral Reef Task Force Meeting

In May 2025, the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) held its milestone 50th meeting at the U.S. Department of the Interior Building in Washington, D.C. Nine out of ten coral reef jurisdictions were represented at this meeting in-person, which provided a well-rounded forum for discussion and collaboration on all things coral within the United States. To celebrate the 50th meeting, the USCRTF partnered with National Geographic to showcase the new…