Depth-defying scientific explorations
Marine biologist Richard Coleman has gone to extremes to study fish migration patterns in unexplored regions of the ocean.
Tag: marine heat waves
Survey finds ‘coral graveyards’ throughout Florida Keys; bill classifying balloon releases as litter passes House
This survey revealed that some of coral scientists’ worst fears after this summer’s record-breaking heat wave may be true.
Palm Beach County gets $1 million to combat flooding; Coral Reef Watch introduces new heat alerts
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded the funding from the Resilient Florida Program to assist six municipalities.
Florida lawmakers seek to change policy that has delayed beach nourishment work; ocean heat could mean another record year
The US Army Corps of Engineers has long pumped sand onto Pinellas County beaches, but a change in policy has ...
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.
Tropical species are moving further from the equator as seas get warmer
Tropicalization is a global trend, fueled by climate change-induced increases in sea temperatures and marine heatwaves.
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.
Can artificial reefs restore corals and protect coastal communities?
Researchers in Florida are testing an artificial reef planted with live corals.
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Florida manatees not being fed lettuce this winter; Northeast Florida counties unite in climate fight
Biologists experimented with feeding lettuce to Indian River Lagoon manatees as their natural food source, seagrass, declined.