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What will the ocean look like in 100 years?
By studying coral populations in response to the changing marine environment, scientists have drawn a wild picture 100 years later.
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Australia - The happiest country in the world in 2014
According to the statistics of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Australia again became the happiest country in the world in 2014.
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Moonlight triggers sex in corals
Under the moonlight of the moon, the corals begin to come together, and soon, it becomes a sexual celebration.
1001 mystery
The most mysterious shipwreck in maritime history
Strong winds with speeds of 50 knots raged. The waves of up to 10 meters swung, throwing the ship into the reef. The sailors anchored to the sea floor were completely in…
1001 mystery
Decipher the mystery of the lakes disappearing in a few hours in Greenland
Scientists have finally deciphered the decade-long mystery of how some of the large lakes above the Greenland ice sheet could dry out billions of liters of water in just…
World Heritage
Coral Reef Belize Barrier
Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized Belize's Barrier Reef as a World Natural Heritage in 1996.
World Heritage
Tubbataha Reefs Marine Natural Park
The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized Tubbataha Reefs Marine Natural Park of the Philippines as a World Natural Heritage in 1993.
Oceanography
The first country banned sunscreen to protect corals
According to the BBC, the government has signed a law restricting the sale and use of sunscreen and skin care products if the ingredient contains 1 of 10 substances on t…
Oceanography
Scientists have found a giant coral reef hidden in the ocean floor
In late September, scientists from NOAA (American National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) conducted an expedition called Deep Search 2018.
Oceanography
Spawning coral: Great product of nature!
To capture the coral to the eggs, a certain photographer must wait until the full moon and the warmest sea.
Oceanography
Philippine paradise reef remains intact even though the world is in danger
In May 2017, when photographer David Doubilet (USA) visited Tubbataha, he had to utter astonished:
Oceanography
Discovery of the mysterious 'coral forest' area over 1000 years old, 2,300m deep in the seabed
The ocean is always hidden that people must always discover. Because, we can only discover about 5% of secrets in the ocean.
Oceanography
What will happen if the entire coral reef on this Earth disappears?
In the past few decades, the scientific community has continuously given us a warning about the seriousness of climate change as well as its threat to the global ecosyst…
Oceanography
A picture of a turtle showing attitude
This funny picture of this Terry sea turtle photographed in Lady Elliot island area of Great Barrier Reef, Queensland - Australia.
Oceanography
The discovery of a giant coral reef measuring 56,000 km2 off Brazil
According to a reporter in Buenos Aires, scientists from the environmental organization Greenpeace on April 24 published the results of the study on the discovery of a g…