Earth’s Climate has passed its first irreversible tipping point
McField added that the actions needed to bolster the corals’ defense against rising temperatures are clear, and include better sewage treatment, the creation of marine preserves, and more strident efforts to tackle overfishing.
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Remote consultancy: Marine Ecology and Spatial Analysis Specialist
To support the preparation of the technical dossier for the proposed designation of the Mesoamerican Reef Region as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), through the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and integration of ecological and supporting information that strengthens the scientific justification for the proposal in accordance with the IMO PSSA Guidelines.
Call for proposals: Redesign for the 2026 Mesoamerican Reef Health Report Card
For the 2026 edition, the document's graphic design and visual presentation must be updated, ensuring a high-quality, attractive, modern bilingual version (English and Spanish) that is consistent with the institution's visual identity.
Warm water coral reef chapter Q&A - Global Tipping Points Report 2025
Each bleaching event has become more extensive and more extreme in terms of the exposure of heat and impacts. Exceeding the thermal tipping point means an acceleration of on-going reef decline and the loss of the essential ecosystem services they provide.
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