Scientists looking to use new technologies to strengthen corals; Ocala is top city for climate migration
As coral bleaching events become more common, scientists are working to understand which corals survive and why.
Tag: coral bleaching
Video: What is coral bleaching?
This bite-sized video explains why coral bleaching is happening and what it means for reefs and other marine life.
Coral researchers report ‘mass mortality’ in Florida Reef; archaeology group fights to preserve historic sites from rising seas
Researchers have called this summer’s record ocean temperatures the worst coral bleaching event in Florida’s history,
‘Climate change is the single biggest threat to coral reefs’ – A Q&A on restoring reefs harmed by extreme heat and other climate impacts
Jessica Levy, director of restoration strategy for the Coral Restoration Foundation, discusses efforts to restore Florida's corals.
It’s not just coral. Extreme heat is weakening entire marine ecosystems in Florida.
Anemones, sponges and jellyfish are bleaching throughout the Everglades amid record temperatures.
Climate change is killing Florida’s corals — Congress, you must do more
Our world is warming too fast for coral reefs to prevail without climate action.
Florida lawmakers call on NOAA to enhance efforts to rescue corals; new plan in motion to armor Miami’s coast
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to use emergency powers.
Extreme heat in Florida Keys threatens ecosystem; unprecedented storm damage upending insurance industry
With high temperatures predicted until October, scientists worry about harm to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental US
Playing matchmaker for corals
Improving the success of sexual reproduction is another tool for restoring the world’s coral reefs.
Disease and climate ravaging Florida’s orange crop; rescued corals aid in reef recovery
Extreme weather fueled by climate change and a bacterial disease have devastated orange producers in the Sunshine State.
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