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A Look Forward: How Will Kiribati Fair?
Welcome to my last entry on the coral reef of the island nation of Kiribati. Previously, we have discussed current state and recent changes. In this entry, we will focus on the future of this delicate ecosystem. We look to … 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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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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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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The Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst historical coral bleaching event
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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