biodiversity
Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems in the world, supporting up 25% of the ocean’s marine life. However, warming temperatures and ocean acidification have led to a decline in coral reef richness in much of the tropics. In …
Warning: This blog contains images of mobulid ray gill plates. Some people may find this distressing. Sri Lankan waters are home to at least 105 different species of sharks and rays (known collectively as elasmobranchs). These animals provide a vital …
As world leaders meet at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) in Egypt this week, Cefas Middle East Programme Director Will Le Quesne discusses the challenge of climate change facing the world’s …