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.
Tag: marine heat waves
As seas rise, corals can’t keep up
Coral reef growth rates in the western Atlantic have slowed, erasing coastal protection benefits they once offered.
2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s devastation
Staghorn and elkhorn corals have suffered staggering levels of bleaching and death due to high water temperatures.
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.
Florida Atlantic coral researcher seeks ways to overcome ocean warming
Carsten Grupstra’s studies of heat-resistant corals can serve as the basis for reef restoration practices.
Study highlights key factors for successful restoration of elkhorn coral colonies
Coral restoration should prioritize shallower depths with faster currents in low-nutrient environments.
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.
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The two Niñas are likely to contribute some cooling relief for certain regions, but it may not last long.
Sharks are not the problem – we are
Sharks are venturing into new locations as the water warms due to climate change.
For Florida corals, unprecedented marine heat prompts new restoration strategy — on shore
Coral reefs are crucial to marine biodiversity and serve as important buffers protecting shorelines from the violence of storms.