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Knowledge Nugget | Why are corals being moved? Understanding coral reefs and their importance
June 19, 2026 2:29 pm
ZSI has identified four sites on the Nicobar west coast for coral translocation. But what is coral translocation, and why are coral reefs among Earth's most valuable ecosystems? Explore key concepts, conservation efforts, and UPSC relevance.
Divers leave camera underwater in Hawaii, capture sea creatures in natural habitat: ‘The reef when humans aren’t looking’
May 13, 2026 5:38 pm
Shot near Maui Island in Hawaii, the video captures marine life at a depth of 24 feet in the Pacific Ocean.
Knowledge Nugget | Andaman to get India’s first coral reef research centre: How is it relevant for your UPSC Exam
December 05, 2025 2:22 pm
UPSC Current Affairs Environment: The government will establish a first-of-its-kind National Coral Reef Research Institute in South Andaman. But what are corals, why are coral reefs vital, and what is coral bleaching? Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the coral reefs in India.
Andaman to get India's first coral reef research centre
November 29, 2025 4:51 pm
The government will establish a first-of-its-kind National Coral Reef Research Institute in South Andaman to lead India’s coral research, conservation, and monitoring efforts amid rising climate threats.
Ocean temperatures in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef now hottest in 400 years: What a new study says
August 11, 2024 12:44 pm
Anthropogenic climate change is the behind the rising sea temperatures, which, are damaging the Great Barrier Reef. Here is why this matters.
Australia: UNESCO says Great Barrier Reef under 'serious threat,' urges urgent action
June 25, 2024 6:27 pm
UNESCO asked Australia to update its protection efforts by early next year, but did not recommend placing the reef on its endangered heritage list.
Why are Lakshadweep coral reefs undergoing severe bleaching?
May 07, 2024 11:35 am
Bleaching leaves corals exposed to disease and starvation, and has major consequences for their long term health.
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
April 15, 2024 10:45 pm
On Monday, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the world's fourth mass global bleaching event is underway - with serious consequences for marine life and for the people and economies that rely on reefs.
Research reveals coral superhighway in Indian Ocean no one knew about
March 14, 2024 8:21 am
Scientists discovered "coral superhighway" dispersing larvae across a region that covers a million square kilometres.
Researchers develop AI tool to monitor coral reef health from space
May 24, 2023 12:03 pm
Researchers have developed a set of sophisticated deep learning algorithms that could be used to identify and monitor coral reefs.
CORAL REEF PHOTOS
Once at risk of dying, corals are now reappearing, thanks to these interventions
December 12, 2019 6:48 am
Coral reefs are often called "rainforests of the sea" for the astonishing diversity of life they shelter. Just 2% of the ocean floor is filled with coral, but the branching structures sustain a quarter of all marine species.
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