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CORAL NEWS: ‘Like wildfires underwater’: Worst summer on record for Great Barrier Reef as coral die-off sweeps planet Great Barrier Reef, Australia - As the early-morning sun rises over the Great Barrier Reef, its light pierces the turquoise waters of a shallow lagoon, bringing more than a dozen turtles to life. These waters that surround Lady Elliot Island, off the eastern coast of Australia, provide some of the most spectacular snorkelling in the world — but they are also on the front line of the climate crisis, as one of the first places to suffer a mass coral bleaching event that has now spread across the world. #coralreefs #climatechange #coralbleaching #globalwarming #coral #newsarticle #reef #australia #greatbarrierreef #marinebiology Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMW-WxBR

On this World Ocean Day, let’s dive deep into the heart of our blue planet. The ocean is more than a body of water; it is the lifeblood of Earth, home to magnificent biodiversity and a vital source of sustenance and inspiration. Today, we celebrate the waves that connect us all, the depths that hold nature’s most profound secrets, and the marine life that depends on our actions. Let’s pledge to protect and preserve our oceans, not just today, but every day. Because every drop in the ocean counts, and together, we can create ripples of change. #worldoceansday #savetheplanet #savetheocean #saveouroceans #ocean #oceanlife #blueocean #climate #climatechange #climateaction #beatplasticpollution♻️ #beatplasticpollution #marineconservation #marine #atlantistankers

Coral Reefs are the Rainforests of the Sea, But They're Fading! 🌊🐟 Did you know coral reefs are full of life? Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals, and are considered among the richest marine ecosystems in terms of species diversity and productivity. They are critical for ocean health and protect our coastlines. However, rising temperatures and pollution are bleaching and killing them. The good news? We can still make a difference. - Practice Responsible Diving and Snorkeling: Avoid touching or anchoring on coral reefs to prevent damage. - Support Marine Protected Areas: Visit and support protected areas to help keep coral reefs healthy. - Reduce Energy Consumption: Conserve energy and reduce your carbon footprint to help combat global warming, which can harm coral reefs. - Educate and advocate. Spread awareness about coral reefs and their importance, and advocate for policies to protect them Together, we can protect these underwater wonders! #SustainableSundays #Sustainability #ZurichMiddleEast #ZurichInsuranceBahrain #ZurichInsuranceQatar

Coral Reefs are the Rainforests of the Sea, But They're Fading! 🌊🐟 Did you know coral reefs are full of life? Like tropical rainforests, coral reefs provide habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals, and are considered among the richest marine ecosystems in terms of species diversity and productivity. They are critical for ocean health and protect our coastlines. However, rising temperatures and pollution are bleaching and killing them. The good news? We can still make a difference. - Practice Responsible Diving and Snorkeling: Avoid touching or anchoring on coral reefs to prevent damage. - Support Marine Protected Areas: Visit and support protected areas to help keep coral reefs healthy. - Reduce Energy Consumption: Conserve energy and reduce your carbon footprint to help combat global warming, which can harm coral reefs. - Educate and advocate. Spread awareness about coral reefs and their importance, and advocate for policies to protect them Together, we can protect these underwater wonders! #SustainableSundays #Sustainability #ZurichMiddleEast #ZurichInsuranceBahrain #ZurichInsuranceQatar

Next generation ‘may never see the glory of #coralreefs… Global heating and #ocean acidification have already severely bleached 16 to 33% of all warm-water reefs, but the remainder are vulnerable to even a fraction of a degree more warming, said #DavidObura, chair of the #CoralSpecialist Group in the International Union for the Conservation of #Nature. Eleven of the 29 World Heritage #reefs have already suffered bleaching. On current trends, UNESCO predicts this will rise to 25 by 2040. But there are other threats beyond warming and acidity. Off the #Philippine island of #Palawan, once pristine reefs have been badly damaged by sewage run off from tourists, #pollution from boats . Project, which could help restore damaged coral populations, has seen success in the #Philippines “Well-managed” reefs can yield between 5 and 15 tons of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates per square kilometer. Credit video: Coral Guardian #sustainanilityprogram

World Environment Day 2024: Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience On this World Environment Day, we emphasize the importance of land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030). KENAS is dedicated to these efforts, having actively participated in tree planting initiatives in Bungoma, Embu, Mau Forest, and Kaptagat Forest during the FY 2023/2024. Moreover, KENAS is the first Accreditation Body in Africa to accredit a Verification & Validation body in the CORSIA subscope. Our involvement in the CORSIA subscope under verification and validation highlights our commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and combating climate change. By supporting CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), we are contributing to a healthier planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay #EcosystemRestoration #KENAS #Sustainability #CORSIA #ClimateChange #TreePlanting

#arcticocean #ice #meltingofice #sealevelrise #coastalarea #coastalresilience #disater #storm #seawatertempreature #sunlight #greenhouseaffect #carbonemissions #globalwarming #climatechange #greenhouseeffects #carbonemissions #heatwave #affectoneconnoy #shipping #maritime #disaster #climatedisater #sustainableplanet #sustainablesociety #sustainableshipping #ecosystem #internationalcolaboration #imogoal #society #actnow #thankyou Arctic Ocean could become ice-free by 2030. Why it matters? ======================================= Extreme weather disaster! This imbalance of nature is man-made and by the developed world! We are not out of this! Today's highest temperature being recorded as 42.6 degree celsius! How much will it go beyond>>>>>>>>>. The whole world is experiencing inch and inch on this global burnings! The Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s, even if we do a good job of reducing emissions between now and then. That’s the worrying conclusion of a new study in Nature Communications. You might be asking the question: So What? Other than some polar bears not being able to hunt in the same way, why does it matter? Perhaps there are even benefits as the previous US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, once declared – it means ships from Asia can potentially save around 3,000 miles of journey to European ports in summer at least. But Arctic sea ice is an important component of the climate system. As it dramatically reduces the amount of sunlight absorbed by the ocean, removing this ice is predicted to further accelerate warming, through a process known as a positive feedback. This, in turn, will make the Greenland ice sheet melt faster, which is already a major contributor to sea level rise. The whole world will never be underwater. But our coastlines would be very different. If all the ice covering Antarctica , Greenland, and in mountain glaciers around the world were to melt, sea level would rise about 70 meters (230 feet). The ocean would cover all the coastal cities. যদি কার্বন নির্গমন বাড়তে থাকে তবে গ্রিনল্যান্ডের বরফ গলানোর বর্তমান হার শতাব্দীর শেষ নাগাদ দ্বিগুণ হবে বলে আশা করা হচ্ছে। উদ্বেগজনকভাবে, যদি গ্রিনল্যান্ডের সমস্ত বরফ গলে যায়, তবে এটি বিশ্বব্যাপী সমুদ্রের স্তর 20 ফুট বাড়িয়ে দেবে। 2022 সালের সেপ্টেম্বরে, স্যাটেলাইট ডেটা আর্কটিক মহাসাগরের 4.67 মিলিয়ন বর্গ কিলোমিটার জুড়ে বরফ দেখায়, এটি ক্যালিফোর্নিয়ার ভূমি এলাকার 11 গুণেরও বেশি।

If anyone is asking "what is climate change?" - here's a very visible answer as the once snowy playgrounds melt away or fail to materialise. So what is the future for ski resorts in the face of climate change - we take a look at how they may be transforming. Story by Johan Bodinier #skiresort #frenchpyreneestravel #thefrenchpyrenees #cotedazur #frenchpyreneesregion #pyreneesmountainrange #pyreneessnowfall #lugemountainbiketrail #climatechange #snowfall #lifttickets #skilifttickets #skiliftpass #PlanaGlobalMedia #PlanaNews #PlanA #sustainabilitynews #whatissustainability #environmentalscience #cop28

Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs in warming oceans - Lancaster University: Grey reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the face of warming oceans, new research finds. https://lnkd.in/eumkxTUq

The Great Barrier Reef is on the brink. UNESCO is urging Australia to set stronger climate targets after the Great Barrier Reef narrowly missed an “in danger’ classification to preserve its status as a world heritage site. The world is watching and so are we @albomp @tanyaplibersek No matter where in the world our coal and gas is burnt, it is harming our iconic great barrier reef. #auspol #greatbarrierreef https://acf.to/4eFmRM2