Tag Archives: Coral Reefs

Trouble Down Under: Coral Bleaching to Hit the Great Barrier Reef

Posted on February 18, 2016 by ams13

When the month of October rolled around in 2015, and El Niño was beginning to bring heavy rains across the western United States, many naive Californians were filled with hope that an end to the state’s four-year drought was in … Continue reading →

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Even Resilient Reefs in American Samoa Threatened by Mass Bleaching

Posted on February 18, 2016 by jwh11

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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Islands of Kiribati: Saved by the Current?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by akw6

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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The Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst historical coral bleaching event

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Hanna

If you’ve heard anything about coral reefs recently, you’ve probably heard something about coral bleaching. Maybe you’ve heard about El Niño’s oceanic effects or seen before and after pictures of once colorful reefs. Coral bleaching is a real threat to … Continue reading →

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