Marine Conservation
Mother and daughter discover world's largest coral colony on Great Barrier Reef
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A mother-and-daughter duo of citizen scientists has uncovered the largest known coral colony on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, measuring 111 meters across and covering nearly 4,000 square meters. The J-shaped formation of Pavona clavus was found during a dive as part of the Great Reef Census initiative. Advanced 3D modeling confirmed its size, highlighting the role of community involvement in marine conservation.
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong and Lamma Island residents are restoring seagrass coverage to address a 60 percent decline over two decades and support local green sea turtle populations.
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Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad reviewed proposed projects under the Sustainable Blue Economy in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden initiative. The review followed recent regional meetings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.