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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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Coral Greefs – Threats in the Galapagos Islands

Posted on February 17, 2016 by aay1

For me, it’s always been hard to wrap my mind around the fact that corals are actually living organisms. They eat, they fight, and they reproduce. Yet, I still tend to think of them as underwater rocks. However, the real … Continue reading →

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