Flow in the Reef Tank

2 key coral species functionally extinct in Florida reefs

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

In a study published Oct. 23, 2025, in the journal Science, we and colleagues from NOAA, the Shedd Aquarium and other institutions found that two of Florida’s most important and iconic reef-building c...

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Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says

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Critical Florida corals now ‘functionally extinct’ due to off-the-charts ocean temperatures

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2 Florida Coral Species ‘Functionally Extinct’ Due to Heat, Study Says

According to a study published in the journal Science, climate change has rendered elkhorn and staghorn coral “functionally extinct” in Florida.

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These iconic corals are nearly extinct due to heatwaves: can they be saved?

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Study finds two coral species in Florida 'functionally extinct' after marine heat wave

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Scientists are using corals from other countries to save Florida's dying reefs

The past three summers have been the worst on record for Florida's coral reefs. To try to restore them, scientists are breeding corals that can handle heat better, using coral from other countries.

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Shark Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas

The operative word in Las Vegas is “big.” Everything is larger than life. People come to Las Vegas to be overwhelmed. You don’t just “go to a show” in Las Vegas — you strap yourself in to experience an evening. After all, no one is bashful ...

News Tribune

Point Defiance aquarium set to reopen after $7M renovation. Here’s when, what to expect

Point Defiance Zoo is expected to reopen its Tropical Reef Aquarium this summer, the zoo announced this week. Formerly called the “South Pacific Aquarium,” the 25,000-square-foot area will boast colorful fish and sharks in a tropical coral-reef ...

Yahoo Finance

The Worldwide Reef Aquarium Industry is Expected to Reach $8.4 Billion by 2027

Dublin, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Reef Aquarium Market By Product, By End Use, By Regional Outlook, Industry Analysis Report and Forecast, 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Reef Aquarium ...