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Examine the role of coral reefs in maintaining marine ecological balance. How are marine heatwaves affecting reef ecosystems globally?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Examine the role of coral reefs in maintaining marine ecological balance. How are marine heatwaves affecting reef ecosystems globally? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent reports of large coral colonies surviving repeated bleaching events and growing concerns over marine heatwaves …

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Assess the ecological and economic implications of declining coral reef health due to wastewater pollution. Analyse its impact on fisheries and coastal communities. Suggest a sustainable management framework.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Assess the ecological and economic implications of declining coral reef health due to wastewater pollution. Analyse its impact on fisheries and coastal communities. Suggest a sustainable management framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The linkage between marine pollution, biodiversity loss …

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The Red Sea

Source:  TOI Context: New geological research by KAUST scientists in Saudi Arabia has discovered that the Red Sea completely dried up for nearly 100,000 years about 6.2 million years ago before being refilled by a massive flood. About The Red Sea: What It Is? The Red Sea is a narrow, elongated saltwater inlet of the …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 12 August 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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Coral reef

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: The Guardian    Context: Scientists have mapped the largest known deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina. Unlike tropical coral reefs, deep-sea coral must filter food particles from the water for energy. The newly discovered reef, which provides habitat …

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Coral Restoration Program

 Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking measures to restore and protect coral reefs that have been impacted by bleaching events and human activities. Efforts are being made to promote environmental projects, including the growth of artificial corals and the restoration of damaged corals by the diving community.   However, …

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Coral reefs damaged: What’s the big deal?

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Environment, Conservation, Pollution   Source: IE  Context: Coral reefs are not looking too healthy as increased ocean temperature caused by climate change is the main cause of coral bleaching events. Coral reefs: These are limestone structures (found in more than 100 countries) built by thousands of tiny coral creatures called polyps …

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