This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which eventually look like a bush or dome as they grow. That piece of coral I ...

has impacted 70 percent of the planet’s coral reefs, in 67 countries. It’s the second such event in a decade; the previous one, from 2014 to 2017, was what spurred Velaa and other Maldives ...

Off the coast of the Maldives, the coral reef “twilight zone” is buzzing with life. This section of reef — categorized as coral reefs at depths between 100 and 500 feet — provides safety and refuge to ...

These reefs act as barriers for the islands during monsoons. The Maldivian Rufiyaa is the currency in the Maldives. One MVR is further divided into 100 Laari. The currency exchange rate shows ...

the Maldives could be almost completely submerged, helped along by the bleaching of the reefs which act as natural barriers. Like many locals, guide Mohamed Hailam is concerned about the impact ...

Underwater photo of bleached corals on a coral reef in the Maldives. STOCK PHOTO/Adobe Stock "We are on the frontlines of coral reef research, management and restoration, and are actively and ...

This coral species, known as acropora hemprichii, grows in the shallow reefs of the Maldives in tapered branches which eventually look like a bush or dome as they grow. That piece of coral I spotted ...

Maahid Photos via Unsplash Off the coast of the Maldives, the coral reef “twilight zone” is buzzing with life. This section of reef — categorized as coral reefs at depths between 100 and 500 ...