Coral Reef Maps - Indian Ocean, Red Sea and Gulf

04/24/2024
It’s One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them? more info

04/23/2024
New algorithm solves century-old problem for coral reef scientists
An algorithm developed by a Florida Tech graduate student creates a new ecological survey method that allows scientists to unlock important historical data from a vast trove of coral-reef photographs ... more info

04/19/2024
These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back
Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a long list of threats due to human activity. One restoration project in Indonesia demonstrates ... more info

04/18/2024
Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching
Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the speed of the second-largest mass coral bleaching event across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. more info

04/23/2024
Sarasota Bay Estuary Program deploys 24 artificial reefs into bay
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sarasota Bay Estuary started the deployment of 24 artificial reefs into Sarasota Bay Tuesday. more info

04/15/2024
Most coral reef areas experienced bleaching in past year: Research
Coral reefs around the globe experienced a mass bleaching event in the past year as the ocean continues to heat, according to new research. Mass bleaching has been reported in coral reefs in at ... more info

04/15/2024
Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
Reef scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans. more info