reefs

Should we corral reefs?Should we corral reefs?

Should we corral reefs?

TANKS IN THE DARK. An enthusiast’s aquarium, filled with various fish species, is situated within the four walls of his…

6 years ago
A killer coral disease has reached Key West, scientists say — and it’s not stoppingA killer coral disease has reached Key West, scientists say — and it’s not stopping

A killer coral disease has reached Key West, scientists say — and it’s not stopping

Photo: Disease, evident on the right, is decimating coral in the Florida Keys. GETTY IMAGES The killer and mysterious coral…

6 years ago
To fix the reef we first need to fix the land – but where do we start?To fix the reef we first need to fix the land – but where do we start?

To fix the reef we first need to fix the land – but where do we start?

Photo: The Great Barrier Reef, Northern Queensland, Australia Rivers deliver sediment from land to the ocean. This sediment contains nutrients…

6 years ago
Sunscreen chemicals in water may harm fish embryosSunscreen chemicals in water may harm fish embryos

Sunscreen chemicals in water may harm fish embryos

Photo: CC0 Public Domain A painful sunburn can ruin a vacation, and too much sun can also lead to more…

7 years ago
Oyster Reefs of the Past Hold Lessons for Future Coastal RestorationOyster Reefs of the Past Hold Lessons for Future Coastal Restoration

Oyster Reefs of the Past Hold Lessons for Future Coastal Restoration

This is part 2 of a two-part series concerning Richard Condrey and Natalie Peyronnin’s recent paper, “ Using Louisiana’s coastal…

7 years ago