Sea Spray, Coral Bleaching and Blue Sharks
Today’s highlights include the ocean-atmosphere relationship, new discoveries in coral bleaching research and a record-breaking blue shark dive.
Today’s highlights include the ocean-atmosphere relationship, new discoveries in coral bleaching research and a record-breaking blue shark dive.
Here’s a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including the evolution of dolphins, resilient coral reefs, sevengill sharks and much more.
With the impending threat of warming oceans, many scientists are focusing research efforts on how organisms–particularly corals–will cope.
From ocean acidification to irresponsible tourism, the world’s coral reefs are in danger.
A new study shows that coral colonies that have suffered tissue damage are very slow to fully recover their reproductive abilities.
Corals need algae to survive, so it was thought that the more algae coral had, the better. However, researchers recently found that the opposite was true.
Emily Tripp Senior Writer A new study from researchers at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) details the loss of coral reef species during the 2010 cold snap. Their results are published in the August 2011 issue of PLoS ONE. “It was a major setback,” said Diego Lirman, associate professor [...]
An intl. team of scientists has proposed that bans on fishing gear could aid in the recovery of reefs and fish populations hit by coral bleaching events.
A disturbing new study proves the last 40 years to have been devastating for the vast majority of coral reefs in the Caribbean.