Israeli scientists in search of habitat for corals
Coral reefs are one of the ecosystems with the most diverse biodiversity on earth, and is dubbed “tropical rain forest in the ocean”. However, as global warming intensifies, scientists predict that nearly 60% of the world’s corals will die out by 2030.
Saudi Royal reserve authority becomes member of world conservation body
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2315626/saudi-arabia
The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has been officially announced as a government member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Pelagic Fungi on rise, crucial for ocean ecosystems
https://www.miragenews.com/pelagic-fungi-on-rise-crucial-for-ocean-1020245/
Fungi play a vital and previously neglected role in the complex tapestry of marine ecosystems, a study by Eva Breyer and Federico Baltar of the University of Vienna reveals.
Australia to triple size of protected marine park to area larger than Germany
Australia plans to triple the size of an ecologically important marine park and close off an area larger than Germany to fishing and mining, the government announced Monday, protecting millions of vulnerable seabirds and animals.
Conservationists welcome gillnet fishing ban in Great Barrier Reef world heritage area
The federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, announced the $160m plan on Monday afternoon.
