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American Samoan Reefs Hold on for Now, but Worst is Yet to Come
In 2015, reefs in American Samoa saw the worst of that year’s bleaching in February [1]. In 2016, they seem to be holding on. Last time we looked at how the natural resilience of American Samoa’s corals are helping stave … Continue reading
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Extreme sea temperatures worry scientists – Hawaiian corals untouched so far
In a previous post I discussed one of the largest threats facing Hawaiian reefs: coral bleaching (Figure 1). I failed, however, to go into detail about what bleaching has occurred in the past year, and what is expected to occur … Continue reading
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Corals in the Keys: Safe… For Now
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that the longest global coral bleaching event on record is going to get even longer [1]. For the past 21 months, tropical waters throughout the globe have experienced above average temperatures … Continue reading
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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: Galapagos reef recovery.
Hello again! I really hope corals have started to “grow” on you guys too. Corals have had it rough over the years but in the words of Gloria Gaynor, “[they] will survive.” The Galapagos sits at the intersection of five … Continue reading
Will Love Prevail? A Story of Caribbean Corals
When I think of coral reefs, I think of towers of tangled coral branches, exploding with movement, color, and life. I think of Mr. Ray from Finding Nemo guiding a school of young fish through a maze of corals and … Continue reading
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Even Resilient Reefs in American Samoa Threatened by Mass Bleaching
For Americans who want to experience a tropical Pacific vacation where they can sit under palm trees and dive in coral reefs, American Samoa is a popular choice, you don’t even need a passport to go! Unfortunately, American Samoan reefs … Continue reading
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Reefs off the Kenyan Coast in Danger
Coral reefs make up the largest biological structures that currently exist on our planet and take many thousands of years to form [1]. Today, the world’s already deteriorating reefs are further threatened by looming temperature increases due to global climate … Continue reading
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Islands of Kiribati: Saved by the Current?
Think of the most beautiful natural environment you can. The place where you would just stand there, in awe of the sights before you. If you are like most people, you likely pictured a coral reef. Their stunning array of … Continue reading
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Paradise in Peril: Coral Bleaching and its Effects on Hawaiian Reefs
We have all dreamed of visiting the idyllic waters of Hawaii, with colorful fish flitting around corals that reach up from the ocean floor towards light filtering in from above. Perhaps a moray eel sticks his head out from one … Continue reading