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Tag: coral reefs
When does renourishing beaches amount to just pouring money in the ocean?
Treasure Coast governments have spent well over $100 million during the last five years on beach-renourishment work.
So they may endure for the enjoyment of future generations: Florida’s northern coral reefs see new state designation
HB 1557 redesignates the Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area to a State Aquatic Preserve.
Have the world’s coral reefs already crossed a tipping point?
Last month, the world officially entered its fourth — and probably worst — mass coral bleaching event in history.
Back to the future: What does history show about what lies ahead for coral reefs?
A new study suggests that environmental stressors might limit the ability of Florida reefs to function as long-term climate refuges.
‘Reef stars’ restored Indonesia’s blast-damaged corals in just 4 years
A community-based approach, combined with an ingenious device, brought back reefs traumatized by dynamite fishing.
Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
The spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.
Study explores the resilience of coral reef sponge populations after hurricanes
The study found the populations may benefit from increased frequency and magnitude of hurricanes to maintain genetic diversity.
Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs after just four years – new study
The Mars coral restoration program, one of the world’s largest, has collaborated with local communities for more than a decade.
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
University of Florida scientists have recreated the first stage of the coral skeleton creation process in a sea anemone.
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