/tags/coral-reefs coral reefs en-US WLRN Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:06:42 GMT /environment/2024-09-11/coral-protections-dredge-ship-mud In its first public meeting this week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it was again postponing rules to limit turbidity which can damage coral and other sea life. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:06:42 GMT /environment/2024-09-11/coral-protections-dredge-ship-mud Jenny Staletovich /environment/2024-08-16/elkhorn-coral-reef-heat-florida-keys Despite the dedicated efforts of scientists, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week that no wild elkhorn — a species valued for its tough wave-shredding antlers and listed as an endangered species — could be found south of the Upper Keys. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:01:06 GMT /environment/2024-08-16/elkhorn-coral-reef-heat-florida-keys Jenny Staletovich /environment/2024-07-23/coral-reefs-florida-breeding-heat-bleaching NOAA awarded South Florida scientists up to $16 million to try to breed and replant about 100,000 coral on ailing reefs using survivors of last summer's heat wave. Researchers say climate change is the biggest threat to coral’s survival because it’s simply making water too hot too fast. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:15:08 GMT /environment/2024-07-23/coral-reefs-florida-breeding-heat-bleaching Jenny Staletovich /environment/2024-07-11/florida-researchers-have-a-new-tool-for-deep-sea-exploration Researchers at the University of South Florida and Florida Institute of Oceanography have access to a new remotely operated vehicle called Taurus, which can reach depths of up to 2.5 miles while capturing 4k imagery. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:38:53 GMT /environment/2024-07-11/florida-researchers-have-a-new-tool-for-deep-sea-exploration Savannah Rude /environment/2024-07-08/florida-reefs-water-temperature-heat-summer After last year's lethal marine heat wave, coral scientists are looking at ways to help coral survive another potential round of dangerous bleaching. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 23:25:14 GMT /environment/2024-07-08/florida-reefs-water-temperature-heat-summer Jenny Staletovich /environment/2024-06-27/unlikely-wild-animals-are-being-smuggled-into-u-s-ports-corals With the sea creatures making up a growing share of illegal animal seizures around the world, U.S. officials are working to overcome struggles to safely house them. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-06-27/unlikely-wild-animals-are-being-smuggled-into-u-s-ports-corals Jason Bittel | The New York Times /environment/2024-06-07/climate-leaders-to-address-concerns-over-damages-to-coral-reefs-at-world-ocean-day Damages to coral reefs, ocean life and rising ocean temperatures are among topics that will be discussed at this year’s fourth annual World Ocean Day Celebration on Saturday in Miami Beach and Virginia Key. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:17:27 GMT /environment/2024-06-07/climate-leaders-to-address-concerns-over-damages-to-coral-reefs-at-world-ocean-day Tatiana Pinheiro | Key Biscayne Independent /environment/2024-06-04/an-underwater-jewel-lies-just-off-south-beach-theyve-got-a-plan-to-protect-it A group of environmentalists and divers hope to have the reef line just off Miami Beach eventually declared a marine park where fishing in some areas could be off-limits. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-06-04/an-underwater-jewel-lies-just-off-south-beach-theyve-got-a-plan-to-protect-it Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /environment/2024-04-29/coral-reef-florida-keys-funding-heatwave-bleaching-solutions The Interior Department is sending $9 million to boost coral work after a decimating summer heat wave bleached two-thirds of South Florida's reef. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:15:21 GMT /environment/2024-04-29/coral-reef-florida-keys-funding-heatwave-bleaching-solutions Jenny Staletovich /science-technology/2024-04-19/artificial-coral-reefs-program-florida-keys-key-west A new artificial reefs program that scientists hope will help reduce stress on the Florida Keys' fragile marine ecosystem has started this month — with the first project off Key West already in the works. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /science-technology/2024-04-19/artificial-coral-reefs-program-florida-keys-key-west Julia Cooper