Hawaii’s Coral Ecosystems Are the Latest Reefs to Be Insured against Extreme Storms
Insurance policies for natural resources are aiding conservation around the world
Coral reefs
Maui Fires Could Contaminate the Island’s Waters
Researchers in Hawaii are studying the effects of the deadly blazes on its island of Maui, including how they have impacted drinking-water quality and might affect local marine ecosystems
A Heroic Effort Aims to Save Florida’s Coral Reefs from Record Heat
As waters off Florida hit abnormally hot temperatures, volunteer divers are rescuing corals to ride out the heat wave in giant tanks on land
What’s Happening in the Ocean and Why It Matters to You and Me
With unprecedented marine heat waves sweeping the globe, we need better solutions for ocean sustainability
‘Gravity Waves’ Offer Hope to Coral in a Warming Ocean
New research points to underwater waves that create cooler ocean areas in which coral can survive global warming
Dolphins Rub against Mucus-Oozing Corals to Soothe Skin
This “gorgoning” releases antibacterial compounds and other substances that dolphins could be using to self-medicate
‘Reef Balls’ Gain Traction for Shoreline Protection
Structures first deployed as artificial reefs are being used in the Northeast to combat the force of waves as ocean levels rise
Extreme Heat Becomes New Normal for Oceans
Once rare marine heat waves have become routine, threatening coral reefs and other sea creatures
Half of the World’s Coastal Sewage Pollution Flows from Few Dozen Places
An analysis of roughly 135,000 watersheds reveals that large amounts of key pollutants come from human wastewater, not just agricultural runoff
Cores from Coral Reefs Hold Secrets of the Ocean's Past and Future
Coral skeletons have recorded changes in the ocean environment over thousands of years
Ocean Heat Wave Bleaches World's Coral Reefs
Corals reefs are suffering a severe underwater heat wave this year for the third time on record, including a mysterious warm patch in the Pacific known as "The Blob", scientists said on Thursday.
The "Black Piranha" of Ascension Island
A swarm of triggerfish demonstrates the benefits of mob feeding in the mid-Atlantic