Coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?

Adaptability of some coral reef fish to rising temperatures

Researchers have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a higher tolerance to temperature fluctuations compared to those from more thermally stable coral reefs. However, the Arabian Gulf hosts fewer fish species overall, indicating that only certain fishes can withstand rising global temperatures.

What Stopped Coral Growth for 3,000 Years? Scientists Uncover the Mystery

Coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat paused growth for 3,000 years due to sea-level changes but later recovered. Scientists warn that today’s environmental threats could prevent future recovery. A new study reveals that coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a surprising 3,000-year “shutdown” in growth—from about 4,400 to 1,000 years ago—likely due [...]

Vietnam’s coral reefs are disappearing as warming waters and pollution take their toll

Once-thriving coral reefs off Vietnam’s Nha Trang coast are rapidly deteriorating due to climate change, pollution, and overfishing, leaving marine life struggling to survive.Yannick Peterhans and Aniruddha Ghosal report for The Associated Press.In short:Vietnam’s coral reefs, part of the biodiverse Coral Triangle, are dying due to rising ocean temperatures, pollution from coastal development, and overfishing.Only 1% of Vietnam’s reefs remain he…

Predicted recurrences of mass coral mortality in the Indian Ocean

In 1998, more than 90% of shallow corals were killed on most Indian Ocean reefs1. High sea surface temperature (SST) was a primary cause2,3, acting directly or by interacting with other factors3,4,5,6,7. Mean SSTs have been forecast to rise above the 1998 values in a few decades2,3; however, forecast SSTs rarely flow seamlessly from historical data, or may show erroneous seasonal oscillations, precluding an accurate prediction of when lethal SST…

Once-thriving coral reefs in Vietnam face collapse

NHA TRANG, Vietnam — The gentle waves off the coast of central Vietnam's Nha Trang obscure an open secret: The life-giving coral reefs below are dying. The waters are eerily devoid of fish. The bounty of the ocean is coming to an end.

The Silent Struggle: Vietnam's Vanishing Coral Reefs | Science-Environment

The Silent Struggle: Vietnam's Vanishing Coral Reefs The coral reefs off Vietnam's coast, especially in Nha Trang, are facing existential threats, with climate change, pollution, and overfishing at the forefront. Local fishermen like Binh Van witness firsthand the devastating impact, with dwindling fish stocks and thriving squid populations, a telling sign of warming waters.These coral reefs form part of Southeast Asia's rich marine biodiversity…