Scientists Underestimate Frequency of South Atlantic Heating Events: Study

84% of World’s Coral Reefs Suffer Largest-Ever Bleaching Event

The worst-ever recorded event of coral bleaching has spread to 84% of the world’s reefs. The bleaching, brought about by global heating, seriously threatens oceanic biodiversity and could lead to the death of vital underwater ecosystems.

Scientists underestimate frequency of South Atlantic heating events: Study

A new study finds that scientists have likely underestimated heat stress on coral reefs in the South Atlantic Ocean, further raising concerns for coral bleaching amid climate change. The study notes that while the Caribbean and Indo-Pacific have well-established long-term ocean temperature and coral monitoring programs, the South Atlantic Ocean has lagged behind, causing gaps in understanding. Many Brazilian reefs, for example, lie in deep, murk…

New hydrothermal vents and coral gardens found in the icy depths of the remote South Sandwich Islands

University of Plymouth news: Dr Jenny Gales was part of an international team of scientists who discovered new hydrothermal vents, coral gardens and many suspected new species on an expedition to one of the most remote island chains in the world