Tag: "coral reef recovery"

Partially healthy and dead coral - © Wolcott Henry 2005/Marine Photobank

Can American Samoa’s Coral Reefs Recover After Tsunami?

Some of American Samoa’s coral reefs were in bad shape already and may now, after the September 29 tsunami, never recover.

Nov 04, 2009 | 0 comments View Post
Coral reef - Credit: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Bans on Some Fishing Gear Can Help Save Reefs

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.

Jun 30, 2009 | 0 comments View Post