Electrochemically-induced alkalinity enhancement can enhance coral growth rates
NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML)
Published: 8 January 2026
NOAA scientists demonstrated that electrochemical alkalinity enhancement boosted coral calcification by 43% and tissue growth by 53%, offering a promising new tool for reef restoration.
Keywords: coral restoration, alkalinity enhancement, ocean acidification, coral growth, electrochemistry, reef building, marine chemistry
A milestone voyage for Antarctic science
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 16 March 2026
RV Investigator completed a 55-day Antarctic mission studying the Cook Glacier marine region, collecting sediment cores, water samples, and biodiversity data to understand climate change impacts.
Keywords: Antarctic research, RV Investigator, Cook Glacier, Southern Ocean, climate change, sediment cores, marine biodiversity
World's biggest coral survey confirms sharp decline in Great Barrier Reef after heatwave
Australian Institute of Marine Science
Published: 6 August 2025
AIMS' annual long-term monitoring survey found the Great Barrier Reef experienced its worst annual coral decline on record following the 2024 mass bleaching event, with hard coral cover dropping significantly across all regions.
Keywords: Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching, reef monitoring, marine heatwave, coral decline, AIMS, long-term monitoring
