Monthly Archives: April 2017

Can We Help Corals Evolve to Survive Global Warming?

Posted on April 21, 2017 by lem5

With ocean temperatures rising and coral bleaching events becoming more and more common, attempts to reduce or reverse climate change may seem to be too little too late, and we are left wondering if there is anything that can be … Continue reading →

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Corals of the Caribbean: Yellow-Band Tales

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Liseth Perez

Halo’s on Reefs…Could this be a sign of the angels coming to save the coral reefs in the Caribbean? Wrong. My previous posts have focused on diseases that affect corals in the Caribbean and as you may have deduced from … Continue reading →

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What Next for Deep Water Corals?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by rsa3

So deep water coral reefs are a thing, and they’re being threatened by human action, but what comes next? We are far from knowing everything about these hidden forests of biodiversity and even farther from adequately protecting them from the … Continue reading →

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ENSOs of The Future: The Necessity of Diligence

Posted on April 20, 2017 by cbm8

In the years to come, understanding the effects of El Niño-Southern Oscillation events on coral reefs is instrumental to preserving the beauty and function of these valuable oceanic resources. El Niños, as far as experts can tell, have been occurring … Continue reading →

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Coral Reefs: Guardians of the Coast

Posted on April 20, 2017 by mhp2

  One aspect we typically don’t think about with regards to how coastal economies survive, is the longevity of the land itself. Beaches and other coastal areas are constantly changing under erosion, and if these places do not receive the … Continue reading →

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Artificial Reefs and Ways to Take Action

Posted on April 20, 2017 by mnc1

Richard Branson, controversial British business magnate and founder of the Virgin Group, is already known for his massive, unorthodox, and multi-million dollar projects. The billionaire has attempted to commercialize civilian space travel, broken records for hot-air ballooning, and he has … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Aquarium Trade: What Will YOU Do?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by jjf5

When you think of how aquarium fish are caught, you might be reminded of the scene from Finding Nemo, where the main characters are struggling against a fisherman’s net. However, one cannot catch aquarium fish the same way as how … Continue reading →

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It’s a Fish Eat Fish World: Parasitism on Coral Reefs

Posted on April 20, 2017 by bfm3

As my previous blog posts have discussed, coral reefs are not only ecologically diverse but also diverse in the types of interactions expressed between individuals and communities. My first post explored some examples of mutualistic relationships on coral reefs while … Continue reading →

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Fishing for Change

Posted on April 20, 2017 by ine1

In my last post, we analyzed some impacts of reef fishing, such as bolstering local economies while simultaneously overexploiting specific reef fish species. In order to complete our discussion of this topic, we will be taking a deeper look into … Continue reading →

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The Battle Against Ocean Acidification: Starting Small and Starting Now

Posted on April 20, 2017 by ys31

Hi, everyone! This is my third and final post about the effects of ocean acidification on coral reefs. In my first and second posts, I explored the concept of ocean acidification and how it affects reef organisms. In this post, … Continue reading →

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