The Cool Down on MSN2h
Years-long restoration project sees success as hundreds of threatened coral colonies rebound — here's how it will impact other reefs
"Despite the great value of this area, it is in danger." Years-long restoration project sees success as hundreds of ...
Hawaii Public Radio1d
Concrete reefs to be deployed off Oʻahu to slow wave energy, promote coral growth
The first prototype of a concrete block artificial reef will be placed in the ocean off Windward Oʻahu later this year or ...
Hawaii Business1d
Removing Ghost Nets from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project has collected 786,287 pounds of derelict fishing nets and other debris from the vast ...
Mongabay1d
Lab-grown corals resisted bleaching during Caribbean’s worst marine heat wave
In mid-2023, the Caribbean Sea simmered as air temperatures soared, marking the hottest days ever recorded in Puerto Rico and ...
As coral reefs face unprecedented heat, scientists experiment with new ways to protect them
In Puerto Rico and other hard-hit places, marine researchers are trying to restore reefs and make corals more resilient — with some recent success.
The Weather Channel on MSN2d
Carriacou’s Reefs Are Battered But Not Broken After Hurricane Beryl
The coral reefs of Carriacou, Grenada were badly damaged by Hurricane Beryl two months ago. Footage reveals the resilience of ...
Coastal Bend researchers bring critically endangered corals to Corpus Christi
The Texas State Aquarium and Harte Research Institute partnered to bring 300 endangered coral fragments to Corpus Christi on ...
Tropical cyclone intensity exacerbated by increasing depth of ocean mixed layer, finds study
Tropical cyclones can have severe consequences for both the marine and terrestrial environments, as well as the organisms and ...
IFLScience3d
Two Railcars Were Dumped Off The US Atlantic Coast – And Marine Life Thrived
After being cleared of hazardous materials and inspected by the US Coast Guard, the decommissioned railcars were transported by barge to Artificial Reef L, a well-established reef located about 23 ...
Coral Catastrophe: Brutal Heat Puts Florida’s Reefs on the Edge
After a brutally hot summer in 2023 that caused widespread bleaching and coral death, summer 2024 was more favorable for the ...
Eco-business17d
Coral reef restorers struggle as temperatures soar
Coral reefs cover less than 1 per cent of the world’s surface area, yet support 25 per cent of all marine species. Vital for coastal communities, an estimated one billion people rely on them for food ...