Tag Archives: Coral Reefs

Be Wary of the New Fish in Town

Many aquariums boast exhibits of exotic fish from faraway places. While these may seem like harmless attractions behind the glass, these fish don’t always stay behind glass. Oftentimes, these foreign fish are released into local waters, altering their new environment. In my … Continue reading

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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: How Reef Fish See Color and Why Fish Coloration is Ecologically Relevant

In my last blog post, I promised that I would discuss the importance of coral reef fishes’ colors and patterns. So, this post will be entirely about reef fish! First, I’ll share some research that examines how coral reef fish … Continue reading

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The Hidden Devastation behind Beautiful Aquariums

Do you remember those mesmerizing aquariums that decorated the walls of the dentist’s office? The multitude of vibrantly hued fish and coral are nothing less than captivating. But where did those fish and coral come from? Behind aquariums’ exotic exterior … Continue reading

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Undoing the Damage We’ve Done

Humans have an undeniable impact on the world around them, but it’s often hard to see the damage we’ve done when it’s out of sight under the sea. Often compared to the terrestrial biome of the tropical rainforest, coral reefs … Continue reading

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In the Wake of Destruction: a Future for the Corals in the Great Barrier Reef

This past month brought a lot of bad news with a slight silver lining to the corals in the Great Barrier Reef. Unfortunately, the bleaching we were starting to see at the time of my last entry only continued, worsened, … Continue reading

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The Galapagos: A Tale of Recovering Reefs

Hello there. Here is my last blog post about the Galapagos coral reefs. It really has been fun following the progress of this specific reef and I hope that I’ve raised at least a tiny bit of awareness for the … Continue reading

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Bleaching Stress Ramps up in American Samoa, yet Situation Looks Better than 2015

Coral reefs in American Samoa had a tough year in 2015. That year, bleaching due to high water temperatures led to widespread death of corals, reaching 80% on some reefs [1]. Reefs in the region experienced bleaching-inducing temperatures all the … Continue reading

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Losing the Pristine: Coral Bleaching strikes in North Great Barrier Reef

Unfortunately, the predictions raised in my blog post last month about the fate of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in response to the ongoing mass global bleaching event have come true. Throughout March, coral reefs located on the far north … Continue reading

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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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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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