Tag: coral reefs

Researchers found the nation’s reefs spare about 18,000 people and $1.8 billion in economic assets from floods each year.

A major focus of the collaborative research is on how urchins can improve the growth and survival of corals.  

The research will develop systems to navigate through ocean environments that are now difficult or impossible to explore.

Our marine creatures and coral reefs are being pummeled by ocean heat waves.

As part of a commitment to help protect coastal communities and marine life, Peisen Tan studies the dynamics of waves.

The ocean economy is threatened by damage from storms, sea level rise and marine heat waves fueled by climate change.

Natural features are an effective defense against erosion, storms and flooding – but only if we protect and restore them.

Treasure Coast governments have spent well over $100 million during the last five years on beach-renourishment work.

HB 1557 redesignates the Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area to a State Aquatic Preserve.  

Last month, the world officially entered its fourth — and probably worst — mass coral bleaching event in history.