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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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“EN-SO” the Bleaching Goes On
If you live in the United States, you may have noticed that 2015 was a hotter, rainier year than usual. If so, then you were certainly on to something; temperature and precipitation levels in 2015 were significantly above historical averages … Continue reading
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Rainforests of the Sea: Mutualism on Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. The intricate shapes and bright colors found on reefs can be reminiscent of the Dr. Seuss books that we all read as kids. They are also … Continue reading
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As effects of El Niño decrease, Hawaiian corals may still experience bleaching
The past month has brought with it some of the worst coral bleaching in recent years. The severity of the bleaching brought it to the attention of the New York Times, which ran a front-page article on the global bleaching … Continue reading
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A Future for the Marshall Islands
Welcome to the third and final blog post tracking the progress of the Marshall Islands during a season of dramatic coral bleaching. In the last post, I discussed the status of different coral species on specific atolls in the Marshall … 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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