Place in news: Chagos Islands
Location: Indian Ocean, 500 km south of the Maldives.
Under sovereignty of: UK (with plans to cede to Mauritius, except Diego Garcia).
Why in news: UK agreed to transfer Chagos Islands’ sovereignty to Mauritius, except Diego Garcia, where a US military base remains.
Important facts:
• Diego Garcia is a key US military base.
• UN backed Mauritius’ claim in 2017.
• Mauritius plans to resettle the islands, excluding Diego Garcia.
Location: Indian Ocean, 500 km south of the Maldives.
Under sovereignty of: UK (with plans to cede to Mauritius, except Diego Garcia).
Why in news: UK agreed to transfer Chagos Islands’ sovereignty to Mauritius, except Diego Garcia, where a US military base remains.
Important facts:
• Diego Garcia is a key US military base.
• UN backed Mauritius’ claim in 2017.
• Mauritius plans to resettle the islands, excluding Diego Garcia.
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• Heat-resistant corals were discovered in the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea.
• These corals can survive temperature increases up to 7°C without bleaching.
• Their resilience may stem from evolutionary selection in extreme environments.
• These findings bring hope for coral survival despite climate change.
• Challenges include geopolitical issues, funding, and threats like pollution.
• Collaborative international efforts are required to study and protect these corals.
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