NOAA is vital for coastal state economies
The agency that leads most of the government’s work on ocean and coastal health as well as climate research is one among ...
Shark removal a thorny issue for coral reefs
A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs may be a key factor driving outbreaks ...
New report slaps an official price tag on Australia’s precious natural assets
The first-of-its kind report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics looks beyond GDP to a broader measurement of what nature ...
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Love for scuba diving inspired Eco Hero finalist to start coral preservation organization
Local 10′s quest to find this year’s Eco Hero continues this week, as we introduce you each day to one of our top five ...
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The U.S. terminated its 30×30 conservation plan but this also presents an opportunity (commentary)
In his first week in office back in 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a historic commitment to conserve 30% of America’s ...
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Reef crabs help heat-stressed corals survive
A branching coral under pressure from heat and physical damage appears to gain crucial support from a particular ...
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Cash for Corals: Exploiting Ecosystems on Their Way to Extinction
Experts say the growing commercial trade in wild, threatened species like corals is unacceptable and irresponsible.
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Heat-stressed reefs may benefit from coral-dwelling crabs
Crab behavior suggestive of wound-tending may improve coral tolerance to heat waves.
A powerful force is stopping the Indian Ocean from cooling itself—spelling more danger for Ningaloo
Widespread coral bleaching at Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia's coast has deeply alarmed scientists and conservationists.