The greeting is exchanged often, day and night, even between strangers passing each other on the road. A Fiji Airways plane at Nadi International Airport, where most foreign visitors to Fiji land. Photo: Shutterstock Although some tourists may cite Fijian hospitality as a reason to return, most first-time visitors head straight for a “scenic tropical … Read more
Coral reefs around the globe are experiencing a massive bleaching event for the fourth time, turning them ghostly white, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, said Monday. The bleaching could impact global economies, ecosystems and livelihoods, according to a report from the agency. Since February 2023, more than 54 countries and territories have … Read more
SYDNEY — Using satellite technology and sophisticated machine learning, a team led by marine experts in Australia have created new maps of the world’s coral reefs. The scientists discovered there are more coral reefs around the world than previously documented, with Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines having the most coral reefs. Over 100 trillion pixels … Read more
