Japan using Saudi-made coral skeletons from expo for sea conservation – the Mainichi

Japanese universities are seeking to restore coral reefs and marine ecosystems after inheriting artificial coral structures that Saudi Arabia made and showcased at this year’s World Exposition in Osaka….
Planet’s 1st Climate Tipping Point Reached, report says, with Coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback” – the Guardian

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns…
Survival at sea: Cuba is rewriting its coral story – Oceanographic

While ocean warming and coral bleaching events make the headlines around the globe, there’s a team of pioneering marine researchers quietly working on new methods to rebuild coral populations more resilient to rising temperatures through groundbreaking means. And it’s all happening in Cuba…
How Nantucket Is Preparing for Rising Seas – Inside Climate News

Sea-level rise threatens coastal communities even if global emissions drop…
More than 80% of world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event in history – the Independent

‘We’re looking at something that’s completely changing the face of our planet,’ scientists warn…
Scientists predict a brutal hurricane season while Trump takes aim at NOAA’s budget – Grist

Extra-hot oceans could spawn monster storms. Researchers worry that cuts at the agency will interrupt the flow of data for forecasts…
New Study Projects Climate-Driven Flooding for Thousands of New Jersey Homes – Inside Climate News

Sea-level rise threatens coastal communities even if global emissions drop…
Global sea level rose higher than expected last year. Here’s why – the Washington Post

The rate of global sea level rise follows a trend of rapidly increasing rates over the past 30 years…
Why seas are surging | Interactive – the Washington Post

What one tide gauge reveals about America’s climate future…