Source: TOI Context: Scientists have uncovered the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands, offering insights into marine ecosystems’ resilience and the threats posed by climate change. New Discovery of Coral Colony: Location: Solomon Islands, Southwest Pacific Ocean. Region and Depth: Found 42 feet underwater, near the Macquarie Ridge. Size and Structure: Measures …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation and Pollution related issues. Context: Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) has released a report on the status of coral reefs across the world. The report, the first of its kind in 13 years, underlined the catastrophic consequences of global warming but said that some coral reefs can be …
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