Corals are disappearing, pushing Earth to its first major ‘tipping point’
A new report says Earth has reached a dire milestone with the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs.
Tag: coral reefs
FAU lands EPA grant to use genetics in Florida Bay sponge restoration
The work aims to restore sponge populations with the strength to withstand a shifting climate, disease and other threats.
Don’t gut the laws that protect Florida’s marine mammals
New legislation would weaken safeguards for manatees and North Atlantic right whales in the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Nature-based solutions are essential to advancing climate resilience
Nature-based solutions include repairing and protecting mangroves and wetlands to manage flooding, among others.
The World Court ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.
Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
A new paper by a team of international scientists urges reform to accelerate coral restoration using assisted gene flow.
Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves – recent study
This is the first time that coral reef fish have been shown to shrink in response to heat stress.
Tiny fish, big impact: Study explores how cleaner fish shape reef microbial life
New research reveals that reef 'cleaning stations' may influence the spread of microbes — not just parasites.
International collaboration holds promise for the future of Florida and Caribbean coral reefs
Scientists crossbreed Florida and Honduran elkhorn corals in a step toward restoring reef resilience in increasingly warmer oceans.
High ocean temperatures may slow deadly coral disease, new study finds
Experiments offer insights into Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, which affects coral species in Florida and the Caribbean.