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December 19, 2024 by HAL
Coral reefs in Bonaire are facing severe bleaching due to record-high ocean temperatures. The Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire (RRFB) aims to improve coral resilience by growing heat-tolerant corals. They identify “super corals” that can withstand stress and propagate them for future generations. To enhance their efforts, RRFB urgently requires land for an on-land nursery facility […]
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October 9, 2024 by HAL
Coral bleaching is a major threat to reefs worldwide, with rising ocean temperatures causing severe damage. In Bonaire, efforts are underway to combat this issue by using shading techniques. Researchers are testing whether moving corals to deeper waters and shading them can reduce stress and improve survival rates. By monitoring the health of coral and […]
October 2, 2024 by HAL
SECORE International’s coral seeding program has shown success in helping corals resist bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures. A new study reports that laboratory-grown corals remained healthy during the 2023 Caribbean heatwave. This method of coral restoration increases genetic diversity, making corals more resilient to environmental stress. By using sexual reproduction, SECORE’s approach contrasts with […]
August 24, 2024 by HAL
In the summer of 2023, a heatwave in Florida caused significant coral bleaching, leading to a drastic reduction in elkhorn coral diversity. Researchers found that genetic diversity decreased by 77%, with only 37 out of 160 genotypes remaining in the region. Scuba divers can help by reporting the locations of elkhorn coral colonies to assist […]
August 17, 2024 by HAL
The Great Barrier Reef has recorded high coral cover levels, but scientists caution that recent mass bleaching and cyclones may impact this recovery. While coral cover is at its highest since monitoring began in 1985, many surveys were conducted before this year’s bleaching events. Researchers warn that the extensive bleaching and heat stress could reverse […]
July 3, 2024 by HAL
Corals worldwide bleached during the fourth global bleaching event. Read the entire article at www.coralrestoration.org
August 1, 2023 by HAL
Coral Restoration Foundation is working to save Florida’s coral from high ocean temperatures by relocating corals and protecting them in land-based facilities. Despite bleaching events, efforts are ongoing to safeguard reef-building corals. The community is urged to raise awareness, show support, and advocate for funding and policies to protect and restore coral reefs. Read the […]
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