How Will Climate Change Impact Cold-Water Corals? Mostly Through Food Loss, Study Says
Cold-water corals could be most impacted by a decrease in food supply as climate change shifts the dynamics of the planet’s oceans.
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Carbon Capture: An Effective Tactic Against Climate Change?
Carbon capture and storage is far from perfect, but if used right, it may be able to play an important role in combatting climate change.
Ice Sheets: Why Ice Melt in Antarctica and Greenland Matters for Us
This melting—driven by climate change—is the number two driver of global sea level rise, it harms nearby corals and shellfish, and more.
What Are Dugongs and How Is Climate Change Affecting Them?
A close relative of the manatee found in the Indo-Pacific, dugongs are a hit for tourists and an important part of coastal marine ecosystems. But between climate change, harmful fishing practices, and a host of other issues, dugongs are under…
This New Imaging System Could Be a Game Changer in the Fight to Save Coral Reefs
Scientists have developed an airborne imaging technology that will allow them to spot ailing coral reefs up to 70 feet underwater.
12 Fuzzy, Slimy, and Innovative Nature-Based Climate Solutions
BY: Nina Joung The damage that climate change has done to our natural environment is unquestionable. From forest fires and submerged islands to blanched coral reefs and new endangered species, climate change has altered our earth’s biodiversity and landscapes. But…
Can these tiny fish protect coral reefs against climate change?
Researchers hope that a better understanding of these fish could help protect the health of corals from the continuing ravages of climate change.
Ocean Acidification
Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratories in Sarasota Florida are researching how we have altered the PH of oceans and estuaries. You’ll learn how CO2 in the atmosphere is endangering our coral reefs. Also, see how this PH change affects stone…