Building resilience in the Bahamas
A University of Miami team is designing resilient housing in Grand Bahama as it still recovers from Hurricane Dorian.
Tag: Caribbean
No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
What’s happening is a glimpse of what’s coming for coastal and island communities as climate change accelerates.
Powering a sustainable future for Caribbean connectivity
Caribbean countries bear the brunt of climate impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions
Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
A new paper by a team of international scientists urges reform to accelerate coral restoration using assisted gene flow.
Tiny fish, big impact: Study explores how cleaner fish shape reef microbial life
New research reveals that reef 'cleaning stations' may influence the spread of microbes — not just parasites.
Stinky beach? Florida lawmaker wants Chinese polluters held accountable
China’s carbon emissions help fuel the proliferation of sargassum on Florida beaches, impacting tourism.
FSU biologist uncovers how different coral reproduction methods shape Caribbean reefs’ future
New research examines how mustard hill coral has survived at much higher rates than another form of coral.
A toxic seaweed choking Caribbean beaches could become a valuable resource
Climate change is warming oceans and they are becoming more acidic, causing more intense growth of sargassum.
Coral diseases and water quality play a key role for coral restoration and survival efforts
Coral restoration programs are expanding, but local and global stressors still threaten coral survival.
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Along with grazers to keep them clean, coral reefs need cleaner waters and cooler oceans to ensure their long-term survival.