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

Posted on April 17, 2016 by jwh11

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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American Samoan Reefs Hold on for Now, but Worst is Yet to Come

Posted on March 17, 2016 by jwh11

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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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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