The Great Barrier Reef, is slowly edging towards a terminal stage according to the latest coral bleaching data. If you’re not familiar with this UNESCO World Heritage wonder, here are some interesting facts about the Great Barrier Reef. Aerial surveys have revealed that there has been increased bleaching affecting about …
Coral reefs have the most biodiverse ecosystems known to man. They support a huge number of marine species and are a valuable source of income and food for many coastal communities around the world. However, close to 60% percent of them are on the verge of extinction owing to anthropogenic and …
Think of coral reefs as the rainforests of the oceans, since most marine life rely on them for survival. Many coastal communities also depend on this coral reef ecosystems for their main source of food and livelihood hence the more need to save them from their imminent depletion. Below are …
Aquarium trade entails the harvesting of live fish, corals and other marine species for ornamental and curio trades. According to a 2003 UN study, the aquarium industry stood at a worldwide valuation of about $200 to $300 million. Today, 33 percent of corals face extinction, and there has been an …