Climate Change Has ‘Permanently’ Changed the Great Barrier Reef
Scientists speculate that the era of never-ending global coral bleaching may have already arrived, decades early. By Eric…
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Could an Invasive Species Save Caribbean Coral Reefs?
Coral ecosystems around the globe are collapsing thanks in large part to human activities. How far should we go to save them?
Commercial Fishing Is Destroying Key Nutrients in Coral Reefs
In coral reef ecosystems, fish typically constitute a substantial portion of living biomass and thus represent an important…
Inside the Race to Save Cuba’s Coral Reefs
Given the dual threats of climate change and increased tourism, conservationists are attempting to gather all the data they can before it’s too late.
The Race to Save Cuba’s Coral Reefs
Given the dual threats of climate change and increased tourism, conservationists are attempting to gather all the data they can before it’s too late.
Saving Coral Reefs Is Harder Than We Think
Most researchers look at single species in isolation, ignoring the complex relations within coral communities. That needs to…
Is Climate Change Cooking Our Coral Reefs?
El Niño storms seem to be strengthening due to climate change, and in turn intensifying coral bleaching. This is particularly vivid at Christmas Island, where the water has warmed the most.
What Happens When a Tiny Island Becomes a Tourist Destination
In 2011, 1,000 times more tourists visited Roatán than in 1969.
Can Cuba’s Ecosystems Weather a Flood of New American Tourists?
As an old embargo lifts, a new vacation spot emerges.
A Long Road to Recovery for Coral Reefs
New research shows that it will take decades for protected reefs to bounce back, but even minor fishing restrictions can have significant benefits for marine ecosystems.