Florida agency fights plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; NOAA increases predictions to ‘above-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is urging the EPA to drop proposed power-plant rules.
Tag: marine heat waves
Can’t find Nemo? Global boiling may be to blame
The decline of coral reefs serves as a warning as we transition from the era of global warming to a ...
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Scientists running out of space for rescued coral; new technology turns algae into fertilizer
About 400 coral colonies have been moved by University of Miami teams to tanks on Virginia Key, but space is ...
Scientists working to save the most threatened species of coral; researchers warn of salinity changes in warming oceans
People who’ve devoted their careers to restoring coral in the sea are now racing to get it out of the ...
Officials call on Biden to prevent offshore drilling leases; scientists rush to rescue corals
More than 100 elected officials from across the country, including 28 from Florida, signed a letter to Biden.
Record ocean temperatures threatening marine life; Miami ranks high for ‘heat island effect’
A water temperature sensor in Manatee Bay near Everglades National Park recorded a temperature of 101.1 degrees.
With climate change no longer easy to dismiss, Florida has opportunity to do things differently
The warming planet and marine waters are bringing the topic of climate change and solutions to the forefront of conversations.
Ocean heat wave has scientists worried about cascading disasters; state approves Weeki Wachee protections
Ocean temperatures have soared five degrees above normal since early July.
Corals are starting to bleach as global ocean temperatures hit record highs
Marine heat waves are becoming more common and more extreme, with potentially devastating consequences for coral reefs.