Can’t find Nemo? Global boiling may be to blame
The decline of coral reefs serves as a warning as we transition from the era of global warming to a ...
Tag: coral bleaching
Mold-related health problems followed Hurricane Ian; spawning in lab provides hope for corals
Hospital visits increased from neighborhoods affected by Ian, including patients sickened with symptoms associated with mold.
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Planting coral gardens to save Florida’s reefs
Volunteers flock to Key Largo to go underwater and help restore one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
With climate change no longer easy to dismiss, Florida has opportunity to do things differently
The warming planet and marine waters are bringing the topic of climate change and solutions to the forefront of conversations.
Ocean heat wave has scientists worried about cascading disasters; state approves Weeki Wachee protections
Ocean temperatures have soared five degrees above normal since early July.
Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs
Marine heat waves are becoming more common and more extreme, with potentially devastating consequences for coral reefs.
Rising ocean temps raise new concerns for coral reefs
A Q&A with NOAA Coral Reef Watch Director Derek Manzello.
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, boosting long-term ocean warming
New research shows that hurricanes don’t just churn water at the surface.
A record warm streak in the oceans has scientists worried
Experts are still figuring out what exactly is behind the spike, but there is wide consensus that both El Niño ...
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