Can artificial reefs restore corals and protect coastal communities?
Researchers in Florida are testing an artificial reef planted with live corals.
Tag: coral bleaching
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Florida State University scientists describe and name new species of coral in French Polynesia
Findings like this are important because they fundamentally change how we study and conserve biodiversity.
Endangered Species Act facing challenges at half-century mark; Florida scientists deploying new technologies to bolster coral reef
The Endangered Species Act is having a midlife crisis of sorts at 50 years old, particularly in Florida.
Rescued Florida corals being returned to ocean; South Florida cleans up after heavy rain, high winds
The restoration team commenced its month-long program on Oct. 30, reintroducing about 360 corals on the first day.
Florida Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory, hosted by USF, to return rescued corals back to the sea
Unprecedented heat waves this past summer caused one of the largest coral bleaching events in history.
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.
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.