Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected
Half of reefs with the greatest potential to keep protecting coastlines as the oceans warm are unprotected.
Tag: coral bleaching
Experts warn of crisis facing Florida’s corals
A panel discussion at FAU highlighted the benefits of coral reefs and potential solutions to problems they face.
New AI model can assist with early warning for coral bleaching risk
A team of atmospheric, coral and data scientists built a six-week heat-stress prediction system for Florida reefs.
Unlocking the secrets of heat-resistant corals
University of Miami researchers will investigate how corals in the Pacific withstand the effects of a warming ocean.
Catastrophic heat wave wiped out 2 endangered corals in the Florida Keys. Now what?
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Climate summit speaker: Corals are dying at an ‘alarming rate’
FAU’s Steve Vollmer spoke at the 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit.
Reef restoration shouldn’t just be about growing corals – but also bringing reefs to life, new study suggests
As reef restoration attracts millions of dollars in funding each year, our paper calls for rethinking how reefs should be ...
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
What happened during the extinction event tells an important story, both about the past and the future of biodiversity.
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Everglades National Park in Florida.
Tackling coral health from a new angle
A team of University of Miami students devised an engineering solution to protect corals from ultraviolet rays.