Tag: "coral reefs"

Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora damicornis). Photo credit: Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA.

Weekly Roundup 24

Here’s a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including fisheries policies and sustainable fishing, ocean pollution, climate change and much more.

May 17, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Sea spray. Photo credit: Per Jensen via photopin cc.

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.

Apr 25, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Snakelocks anemone. Photo credit: Que2.

Weekly Roundup 18

Here’s a roundup of other stories worth reading this weekend, including the evolution of dolphins, resilient coral reefs, sevengill sharks and much more.

Apr 05, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Bleeker's parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri), found in Fiji. Photo credit: Julie Bedford, NOAA PA.

Some Fish are Picky Eaters, Causing Problems for Reefs

Scientists have recently found that some reef fish are picky eaters which could be problematic for endangered coral reef systems.

Feb 14, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Eunicea sp. Photo credit: Line1.

How Do New Coral Species Arise?

By studying sea fans, researchers have recently discovered how new species of coral form.

Feb 10, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Pink soft coral with reef fish in the Persian Gulf. Photo credit: Linda Wade, NOAA.

What Makes Corals Tolerant of Heat?

With the impending threat of warming oceans, many scientists are focusing research efforts on how organisms–particularly corals–will cope.

Feb 03, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
A healthy coral reef in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Photo credit: NOAA.

“Urgent Action” Required to Save Caribbean Reefs

Coral reefs in the Caribbean are in danger of eroding. New research shows growth rates have declined by as much as 70 percent in some areas.

Jan 30, 2013 | 1 comment View Post
Tolaria, Madagascar. Photo credit: Franck Vervial via photopin cc

Humans to Blame for Coral Reef Destruction

A new study found that human activity, not climate change, is responsible for the damage of a southern Indian Ocean coral reef system.

Jan 16, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Reef in American Samoa. Photo credit: NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC/CRED, Oceanography Team.

See a Coral Heating Experiment in Action

A recent study shows that genetics plays a big role in corals’ ability to withstand high temperatures.

Jan 13, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
Ribbon Reef, Australia. Photo credit: oemebamo via photopin cc

Deepest Deep-Sea Coral Discovered

While mapping the Great Barrier Reef, a team of Australian scientists and their deep-sea robot discovered coral in astonishingly deep waters.

Jan 07, 2013 | 0 comments View Post
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