Vava'u Environmental Protection Association (VEPA)1st quarter updates 2026
https://vavauenvironment.org/2026/04/21/1st-quarter-updates-2026/
DragofixCoral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/17/coral-reefs-extinction-global-warming-jason-momoa
michael17-Apr-2026
Helping #corals survive future #heatwaves requires strong and strategic trait selection
Assisted #evolution could help corals survive future heatwaves, but careful trait choice and strong repeated selection will be needed for it to be effective.
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1124468
#science #ecology #conservation #coralReefs #marineBiology #climateCatastrophe
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻💻🧬#FoodChains in #Caribbean #coralreefs are getting shorter
#Fish on modern #coral reefs may face more competition for resources than 7,000 years ago.
Habitat loss and #overfishing push species to compete for fewer resources and repositioned some fish within ecosystem’s #foodchain. Findings suggest fish could be less able to adapt if food sources suddenly become scarce, perhaps making reefs even more vulnerable in an already changing environment.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coral-reef-food-chain-caribbean
https://archive.ph/gi2Jg
#Fish on modern #coral reefs may face more competition for resources than 7,000 years ago.
Habitat loss and #overfishing push species to compete for fewer resources and repositioned some fish within ecosystem’s #foodchain. Findings suggest fish could be less able to adapt if food sources suddenly become scarce, perhaps making reefs even more vulnerable in an already changing environment.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coral-reef-food-chain-caribbean
https://archive.ph/gi2Jg
EcoTechNews.worldThailand's coral reefs are being preserved through a cryobank initiative. This matters for global biodiversity. What role can conservation efforts play in protecting our oceans? #CoralReefs #OceanConservation #Biodiversity 🐳 https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/in-thailand-a-coral-cryobank-tries-to-buy-time-for-dying-reefs/
Side Hustlers & Travel RewardsFun fact about Cozumel Island. It is home to the Mesoamerican Reef, the second largest coral reef system in the world, drawing divers from everywhere. #DivingParadise #CoralReefs #vctnrun Image Credit:@pinkshadestravel on instagram
Small Business Owners & TravelFun fact about Cozumel Island. The island is home to the second largest coral reef system in the world, making it a paradise for divers. #CoralReefs #DiveParadise #jrnyjoy Image Credit:@pinkshadestravel on instagram
ETH ZurichHidden Cures in #CoralReefs?
ETH Zurich researchers have discovered hundreds of #Microbes living among corals. They produce substances with potential for medicine and biotechnology and add new value to these ecosystems.
An endangered natural pharmacy...
An endangered natural pharmacy...
An endangered natural pharmacy hidden in coral reefs
Researchers at ETH Zurich have identified hundreds of microbial species living among corals. These microbes produce a variety of substances with untapped potential for medicine and biotechnology, making the reef ecosystem even more valuable than previously recognised. .
18-Feb-2026
Accelerated coral reef collapse
#Ocean researchers call for revision to environmental policy surrounding #coralReefs
Accelerated coral reef collapse
The United States government is rolling back conservation policies in a way that demonstrably risks accelerating already at-risk coral reefs around its island territory Guam in the Pacific Ocean. Part of the issue is the way the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is defined. Researchers from the University of Tokyo, University of Guam, University of Technology Sydney and Cornell University strongly suggest broadening key species categories such that reefs are more generally protected. At present, overly specific terminology means anything outside key categories doesn't fall under the ESA and is therefore open to further human interference.
Premium Travel DreamerFun fact about Cozumel Island. It's home to the second largest coral reef system in the world, making it a premier spot for scuba divers. #DiveParadise #CoralReefs #advntrup Image Credit:@pinkshadestravel on instagram
