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Tag Archives: Coral Reefs
Be Wary of the New Fish in Town
Many aquariums boast exhibits of exotic fish from faraway places. While these may seem like harmless attractions behind the glass, these fish don’t always stay behind glass. Oftentimes, these foreign fish are released into local waters, altering their new environment. In my … Continue reading
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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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Tagged 2017, camouflage, color, coral bleaching, Coral Reefs, fish, Sarah
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The Hidden Devastation behind Beautiful Aquariums
Do you remember those mesmerizing aquariums that decorated the walls of the dentist’s office? The multitude of vibrantly hued fish and coral are nothing less than captivating. But where did those fish and coral come from? Behind aquariums’ exotic exterior … Continue reading
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Undoing the Damage We’ve Done
Humans have an undeniable impact on the world around them, but it’s often hard to see the damage we’ve done when it’s out of sight under the sea. Often compared to the terrestrial biome of the tropical rainforest, coral reefs … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, Coral Reefs, Monica, positive anthropogenic effects, reef conservation, reef restoration
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The Galapagos: A Tale of Recovering Reefs
Hello there. Here is my last blog post about the Galapagos coral reefs. It really has been fun following the progress of this specific reef and I hope that I’ve raised at least a tiny bit of awareness for the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, Angela, bleaching, Coral Reefs, Galapagos, islands, recovery, Yang
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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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American Samoan Reefs Hold on for Now, but Worst is Yet to Come
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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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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