The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?
Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says
Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says
Marine biologists are on high alert following months of record-breaking ocean heat fuelled by climate change and El Nino climate pattern.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef
The Chinese coastguard said it had temporarily allowed Philippines to provide food and water to soldiers stationed at BRP Sierra Madre.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast
More than 14,000 properties regionwide have lost power.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone
The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Philippines denounces China for 'unprovoked acts of coercion' to block resupply mission
The regular resupply missions support Philippines' troops stationed in an intentionally grounded dilapidated warship on Second Thomas Shoal.
Fri Nov 10 2023
How clouds protect coral reefs, but will not be enough to save them from us
Coral reefs provide food and livelihoods and protect coastlines from storms, contribute to local economies and preserve cultural heritage.
Sat Oct 14 2023
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Philippines tells China it will not abandon post in disputed reef
Jonathan Malaya said China's increased presence at the Second Thomas Shoal will not deter the Philippines' resolve to protect its position.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'
The world's biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution and the warming of oceans.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Pengurup wang didakwa bunuh lelaki
Seorang pengurup wang didakwa datas pertuduhan membunuh seorang lelaki dalam satu kejadian pergaduhan di Jalan Telawi, Bangsar.
Wed May 15 2024
Selangor catat jenayah seksual tertinggi di Malaysia
Selangor mencatatkan kes jenayah seksual tertinggi dalam tempoh tiga tahun di negara ini.
Wed May 15 2024
PM Anwar arah tanam 100 pokok gantikan pohon terpaksa ditebang
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mahu setiap pohon yang terpaksa ditebang, digantikan dengan 100 pokok baharu yang wajib ditanam semula.
Wed May 15 2024
8 mengaku tidak bersalah urus kondo jadi pusat judi dalam talian
Seorang wanita dan tujuh lelaki termasuk seorang warga Indonesia dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret 1, di sini pada Rabu atas pertuduhan menguruskan sebuah rumah sebagai pusat perjudian dalam talian.
Wed May 15 2024
Perlu dapat kebenaran sebelum lepas spesies ikan dalam sungai
Individu atau kumpulan yang berhasrat melepaskan mana-mana spesies ikan air tawar ke perairan umum perlu mendapat kebenaran rasmi daripada Jabatan Perikanan Negeri Perak.
Wed May 15 2024
Majikan diberi tempoh sehingga 31 Mei, daftar Perkeso sebelum Ops Kesan
Majikan diberi tempoh sehingga 31 Mei untuk mendaftar pekerja mereka secara sukarela dengan Perkeso, sebelum pelaksanaan Ops Kesan 2024.
Wed May 15 2024
Lelaki cedera terkena benang di SUKE buat laporan polis
Asisten Komisioner Mohd Azam Ismail berkata, lelaki itu hadir membuat laporan polis di Balai Polis Trafik, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya pada jam 10.21 pagi.
Wed May 15 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Polis sahkan pemandu langgar atlet kayak dalam keadaan mabuk
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed May 15 2024
Pantau Belanjawan: Memacu pembangunan belia yang lebih berdaya tahan
Sempena Hari Belia Kebangsaan 2024, Dr Nurul Ashikin Alias mengupas isu semasa dalam kalangan belia menerusi pelbagai aspek pada masa kini.
Wed May 15 2024
Perselisihan faham punca pusat hiburan dibaling bom petrol - Polis
Perselisihan faham melibatkan perniagaan dikenal pasti sebagai punca kejadian sebuah pusat hiburan di Jalan Yap Kwan Seng dibaling bom sehingga menyebabkan kebakaran pada 9 Mei lepas.
Wed May 15 2024