Remote Pacific coral reef shows at least some ability to cope with ocean warming – new study

This may buy us time, but many reefs are still doomed without serious action on climate change.

Liam Lachs, PhD Candidate in Climate Change Ecology and Evolution, Newcastle University • conversation
Aug. 22, 2023 ~8 min

The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from extreme ocean heat as corals bleach across the Caribbean

Ocean temperatures have hit record highs off the Florida Keys. Scientists and volunteer divers are racing to save these valuable creatures.

Michael Childress, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences & Environmental Conservation, Clemson University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~11 min


A heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from extreme ocean heat is underway as corals bleach across the Caribbean

Ocean temperatures have hit record highs off the Florida Keys. Scientists and volunteer divers are racing to save these valuable creatures.

Michael Childress, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences & Environmental Conservation, Clemson University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~11 min

The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from devastating ocean heat

Widespread coral bleaching is underway as ocean temperatures hit record highs off the Florida Keys. Scientists and volunteer divers are racing to save these valuable creatures.

Michael Childress, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences & Environmental Conservation, Clemson University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~10 min

Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs

Researchers have long suspected that an ingredient in sunscreen called oxybenzone was harming corals, but no one knew how. A new study shows how corals turn oxybenzone into a sunlight-activated toxin.

Bill Mitch, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University • conversation
May 5, 2022 ~11 min

Safe havens for coral reefs will be almost non-existent at 1.5°C of global warming – new study

Marine heatwaves will happen so often that reefs will struggle to weather successive bleaching events.

Scott F. Heron, Associate Professor in Physics, James Cook University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2022 ~7 min

Ocean warming threatens coral reefs and soon could make it harder to restore them

Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts.

Shawna Foo, Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 7, 2020 ~6 min

Coral reefs that glow bright neon during bleaching offer hope for recovery – new study

While most corals turn ghostly white when they bleach, some turn neon purple. Scientists were baffled – until now.

Cecilia D'Angelo, Senior Research Fellow, Coral Reef Laboratory, University of Southampton • conversation
May 21, 2020 ~7 min


Panel discussion honoring James McCarthy brings experts and innovative ideas to campus

Experts from Harvard and beyond gathered Monday to discuss the oceans’ plight in a warming world, offering hopeful solutions despite the often bleak assessment prompted by warming, pollution, acidification, and coral bleaching.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 19, 2019 ~6 min

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