Five years after largest marine heatwave on record hit northern California coast, many warm–water species have stuck around

The Blob, a long-lasting mass of warm water, sat off the Pacific coast of North America for years, bringing new species to formerly cold waters. What allows some to survive while others fade away?

Sam Walkes, PhD Student in Ecology, University of California, Davis • conversation
Oct. 4, 2021 ~8 min

Coral reef scientists raise alarm as climate change decimates ocean ecosystems vital to fish and humans

During a 2015 heat wave, scientists watched as a coral reef died before their eyes. By the end of the century, almost all the world's corals will be gone if climate change continues at this pace.

Sam Purkis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Miami • conversation
July 20, 2021 ~12 min


World's coral scientists warn action is needed now to save even a few reefs from climate change

During a 2015 heat wave, scientists watched as a coral reef died before their eyes. By the end of the century, almost all the world's corals will be gone if climate change continues at this pace.

Sam Purkis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Miami • conversation
July 20, 2021 ~12 min

Watching a coral reef die as climate change devastates one of the most pristine tropical island areas on Earth

Scientists watched in real time as rising ocean heat transformed the sprawling reef. It was a harbinger for ecosystems everywhere as the planet warms.

Sam Purkis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Marine Sciences, University of Miami • conversation
April 29, 2021 ~9 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

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