coral /tags/coral coral en-US WLRN Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:30:00 GMT Researchers are trying to save Florida's blighted corals by freezing their larvae /environment/2024-09-04/researchers-are-trying-to-save-floridas-blighted-corals-by-freezing-their-larvae A severe heat wave killed many coral species last summer in the Florida Keys. Now, researchers are freezing the larvae of corals in hopes of preventing their extinction. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-09-04/researchers-are-trying-to-save-floridas-blighted-corals-by-freezing-their-larvae Jessica Meszaros Water temps soar in Florida Keys. Can coral reefs stand another bout of extreme heat? /environment/2024-05-27/water-temps-soar-in-florida-keys-can-coral-reefs-stand-another-bout-of-extreme-heat Water temperatures in the Florida Keys are already approaching the coral danger zone — earlier and hotter than last year. An indicator that the already struggling South Florida reef tract could face another round of severe heat stress in the months ahead. Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-05-27/water-temps-soar-in-florida-keys-can-coral-reefs-stand-another-bout-of-extreme-heat Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald Dredging of Puerto Rico's biggest port begins despite harm to turtles and corals /americas/2024-04-04/dredging-of-puerto-ricos-biggest-port-begins-despite-harm-to-turtles-and-corals A $62 million project to dredge Puerto Rico’s biggest and most important seaport has started amid fierce opposition from environmentalists and a pending lawsuit. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:06:41 GMT /americas/2024-04-04/dredging-of-puerto-ricos-biggest-port-begins-despite-harm-to-turtles-and-corals Danica Coto| Associated Press Take a look inside this Miami-based research boat that studies Florida’s overheated corals /environment/2024-03-22/coral-reef-ii-miami-research-vessel-marine-biology The research vessel and live-in laboratory called the Coral Reef II, is docked in Miami to study a plethora of animals including queen conch, endangered rock iguanas, sharks and climate change’s impact on the coral reef. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-03-22/coral-reef-ii-miami-research-vessel-marine-biology Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald First Caribbean king crab hatchery opens, will help in Florida coral reef efforts /environment/2023-09-12/caribbean-king-crab-hatchery-florida-coral-reef-restoration Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium celebrated the official opening of its Florida Coral Reef Restoration Crab Hatchery Research Center Monday as the first fully operational Caribbean king crab hatchery that will aid in efforts to save Florida’s coral reefs. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:30:00 GMT /environment/2023-09-12/caribbean-king-crab-hatchery-florida-coral-reef-restoration WGCU Staff Off Miami, scientists put corals to a heat-stress test. It’s survival of the fittest /environment/2023-08-10/off-miami-scientists-put-corals-to-a-heat-stress-test-its-survival-of-the-fittest University of Miami scientists and volunteers are planting coral fragments off of Key Biscayne to research the genetic differences that might make them more heat tolerant, as coral reefs are threatened by high ocean temperatures. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-08-10/off-miami-scientists-put-corals-to-a-heat-stress-test-its-survival-of-the-fittest Nicolas Rivero, Alex Harris | Miami Herald Miami's hearty urban coral could help ailing reef /environment/2023-05-12/miami-urban-coral-reef-noaa A new study found urban coral growing near busy Port Miami are more resilient to stressors like higher temperature and salinity and could provide clues for helping offshore coral. Fri, 12 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-05-12/miami-urban-coral-reef-noaa Jenny Staletovich Can probiotics cure Florida’s ailing coral reefs? Tests show it works on devastating disease /environment/2023-04-10/can-probiotics-cure-floridas-ailing-coral-reefs-tests-show-it-works-on-devastating-disease The answer to Florida's ailing coral reefs may lie in a probiotic, not unlike the bacteria found in yogurt. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-04-10/can-probiotics-cure-floridas-ailing-coral-reefs-tests-show-it-works-on-devastating-disease Alex Harris - Miami Herald U.S. lawsuit seeks to protect habitat of endangered corals /environment/2023-03-28/u-s-lawsuit-seeks-to-protect-habitat-of-endangered-corals An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-28/u-s-lawsuit-seeks-to-protect-habitat-of-endangered-corals Associated Press Can hybrid super reefs defend the coasts? UM leading research for military project /environment/2023-01-10/can-hybrid-super-reefs-defend-the-coasts-um-leading-research-for-military-project To protect coastal bases, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has enlisted corals, oysters and three international teams of scientists to develop “hybrid reefs,” to break up damaging waves. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:09:42 GMT /environment/2023-01-10/can-hybrid-super-reefs-defend-the-coasts-um-leading-research-for-military-project Nicolas Rivero