Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Along with grazers to keep them clean, coral reefs need cleaner waters and cooler oceans to ensure their long-term survival.
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Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida to Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
NOAA leads most of the government’s work on ocean and coastal health, as well as research into climate risks.
The business case for saving coral reefs
Researchers found the nation’s reefs spare about 18,000 people and $1.8 billion in economic assets from floods each year.
UF/IFAS, The Florida Aquarium collaborate to revitalize coral reefs, marine habitats
A major focus of the collaborative research is on how urchins can improve the growth and survival of corals.
FAU engineers win federal grant for unique school of bio-robotic fish
The research will develop systems to navigate through ocean environments that are now difficult or impossible to explore.
Our ocean is a lifeline – we need to protect it now more than ever
Our marine creatures and coral reefs are being pummeled by ocean heat waves.
Making waves: Miami doctoral student conducts cutting-edge research on air-sea interactions
As part of a commitment to help protect coastal communities and marine life, Peisen Tan studies the dynamics of waves.
The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water
The ocean economy is threatened by damage from storms, sea level rise and marine heat waves fueled by climate change.
Nature-based solutions help us adapt to climate change impacts
Natural features are an effective defense against erosion, storms and flooding – but only if we protect and restore them.
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.