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

A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, ...

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

The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help ...

How Long Will it Take to Build a Nuclear Power ‘Renaissance’ in the U.S.?

The Trump administration wants to sharply speed up the construction of nuclear power plants, but fixing the industry’s ...
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Cinematic Coral Reef – Beauty of the Ocean

Experience the mesmerizing harmony of tropical fish swimming gracefully through vibrant coral reefs. This visual symphony of ...

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

Recent record-breaking ocean temperatures have killed off so many elkhorn and staghorn corals, they are on the verge of disappearing completely, scientists have found.

State land board to consider reopening Hawaii reefs for aquarium fish collecting

Sakoda said the proposed rule identifies eight species considered abundant and resilient enough for limited collection: ...

Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef

The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an ...

A desert-to-sea adventure on Australia’s 'other' reef

Along Western Australia's remote coast, Ningaloo Reef offers a rare experience: a multi-day kayak trip into a world of ...

How to Revive California’s Underwater Forests? Smash a Spiky, Hungry Foe.

Already, the new kelp is helping the ecosystem show glimpses of its former self. During a recent dive, a plump sunflower sea ...