July 2024

The substantial increase in ocean temperature resulting from climate change, in conjunction with the El Niño weather phenomenon, which causes ocean surface waters to warm (Fig. 1), has directly led to the onset of a fourth episode of coral bleaching. In light of these developments, NOAA (the US oceanic and atmospheric observing agency) has enhanced […]

Our colourful coral reef protectors The parrotfish (family Scaridae) is a robust and colourful marine creature, measuring between 30 and 130 cm in length, depending on the species. Approximately one hundred species are currently recognised worldwide. Their diet consists primarily of algae and coral fragments, which they process with their powerful beaks. They are primarily

There are 7 species of sea turtles in the world, but today we’re going to introduce you to two of our favourites that are essential to coral reefs: the hawksbill and the green turtle. The hawksbill turtle Taxonomy  The hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata of the genus Eretmochelys Fitzinger, is a species of turtle in the

Mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs are marine ecosystems that are interconnected and play a crucial role in the health of our oceans and our planet. These habitats are home to a great deal of biodiversity and are also essential ecosystems, from coastal protection to carbon capture. It is more important than ever to highlight