New AI model can assist with early warning for coral bleaching risk
A team of atmospheric, coral and data scientists built a six-week heat-stress prediction system for Florida reefs.
Tag: Florida’s Coral Reef
Catastrophic heat wave wiped out 2 endangered corals in the Florida Keys. Now what?
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Trashing our oceans: Feds plan the biggest permitted coral destruction in US history
The Army Corps of Engineers plans a massive dredging project at Port Everglades to make way for bigger ships.
For the sake of Florida’s national parks, keep offshore drilling off the table
Offshore oil drilling carries the risk of spills and other impacts that could undermine work to restore the Everglades.
Climate summit speaker: Corals are dying at an ‘alarming rate’
FAU’s Steve Vollmer spoke at the 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit.
Dying coral reefs threaten Florida’s future
Florida’s reef system attracts tourists, serves as a spawning ground for fish and absorbs offshore wave energy.
Scientists: Florida coral crisis demands genetic rescue and climate action
Elkhorn and staghorn corals native to Florida are now considered 'functionally extinct' in the wild.
Climate change and coral bleaching are happening right in Trump’s front yard
Florida's Coral Reef is one of the state’s most highly valued assets, providing benefits for tourism, fishing and flood protection.
New protections couldn’t come soon enough for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
For the first time since 1997, the Sanctuary is updating its regulations, marine zones and management plan.
Study highlights key factors for successful restoration of elkhorn coral colonies
Coral restoration should prioritize shallower depths with faster currents in low-nutrient environments.