Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.

A study led by One Planet Researcher Liam Lachs focused on the Pacific Island nation of Palau and has shown that historic increases in the thermal tolerance of coral reefs are possible. The results demonstrate how this capacity could reduce future bleaching impacts if global carbon emissions are cut down. Further information can be found in our press release.

Scientists have created a new tool to fill the large gaps in our understanding of where and how human activities threaten wild species around the world.

A study led by One Planet Researcher Francesca Ridley has revealed large gaps in available evidence among different locations, threats, and taxonomic groups. This study found that 75% of threat maps were produced at a national scale or below. This means that a large volume of evidence has potentially been overlooked when basing our understanding of global threats on maps produced on a global scale. Find out more here.