By Crystal Gammon OurAmazingPlanet. 07/31/12 When you think of coral reefs, you probably picture scuba divers gliding through warm, crystal-clear waters. And for the most part, you’d be right: more than 90 percent of the world’s coral reefs are located in the tropics. Now researchers in Japan have found what is — so far — […]
Green Fire Productions new film, Ocean Frontiers, will broaden your view of ocean stewardship. It’s a big job that requires nationwide cooperation, and unexpected champions are emerging, from farmers to commercial fishermen. At a time when conservation is often equated with job destruction and our country is paralyzed by a code of no-compromise, Ocean Frontiers […]
Ocean advocate Céline Cousteau and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman’s Lagoon) teamed up with the World Resources Institute to bring you Coral Reefs: Polyps in Peril. This short animated film tells the story of coral reefs with humor and admiration for these wondrous ecosystems. Learn about the unique biology of coral reefs and their […]
-Maggie Allen, Reef Relief staff After a week off for the 4th of July, Coral Camp is back in session and spots are filling up fast for the rest of the summer. We’ve had some crazy weather and experiences the last few weeks out at the reef and here in the center. Before our week […]
ScienceDaily (July 12, 2012) — Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, recover faster from major stresses than their Caribbean counterparts, leading marine scientists have said. Dr George Roff and Professor Peter Mumby from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and The University of Queensland told the 12th […]
ScienceDaily (July 12, 2012) — Scientists have discovered two viruses that appear to infect the single-celled microalgae that reside in corals and are important for coral growth and health, and they say the viruses could play a role in the serious decline of coral ecosystems around the world. These viruses, including an RNA virus never […]