South Florida’s nearshore reefs less vulnerable to ocean acidification, study finds
Results offer a glimmer of hope as climate change impacts coral reefs worldwide.
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Florida gambling money eyed for environmental projects; report spurs concerns over Keys development
The projects could include land acquisitions for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, envisioned as connecting 18 million acres statewide.
UF report finds evidence lacking on effectiveness of fertilizer bans; scientists seek to breed ‘supercoral’ resistant to climate stress
A state-commissioned report by UF/IFAS suggests a potentially years-long study is needed to evaluate fertilizer bans.
With the Restoration Blueprint, we can create more resilient coral reefs — together
We must pursue bold action on climate change to protect our oceans in the next few decades.
Monroe County seeks to delay state from relaxing development rules; Jacksonville aims to ensure new housing can withstand climate risks
The Florida Department of Commerce wants to amend restrictive growth rules put in place for the Keys in the 1980s.
Florida rejects federal funding meant to reduce tailpipe emissions; state considers easing Keys growth limits
The Florida Department of Transportation secretary turned down $320 million, arguing federal officials overstepped their authority.
Recovery from Idalia continues as end of hurricane season nears; Monroe County seeks changes to fund resilience projects
The hurricane season is approaching its Nov. 30 end as one of the most active on record, but few affected ...
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.
‘Historic buildings tend to be built better’ — A historic preservationist discusses how climate change is affecting historic sites
A Q&A with Leslee F. Keys, retired assistant professor and director of historic preservation at Flagler College
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,