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South Florida and Texas work together to save coral reefs 01:43. Dania Beach, Fla. — Scientists have moved about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research ...
Sea Life Florida will merge ... as coral-themed carousels, deep-sea roller coasters, and engaging interactive exhibits.Guests can see more than 3,000 animals across 150 species from Florida’s ...
As sea turtle nesting season begins along Florida's beaches, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is ...
Not only does Florida's Coral Reef protect southeast Florida from wind and waves generated by hurricanes, but our reef also generates 60,000 jobs and $2 billion in local income.
The species, which was found in the South China Sea, was named for a character from popular video game League of Legends, researchers said. Fort Worth Star-Telegram It’s a new species ...
In Florida, for example, coral reefs act as a natural buffer to storm energy that can shield coastlines from destructive forces. According to Wiedenmann, coral reefs support a third of all marine ...
The species’ bright red coloration is said to help it blend into its natural habitat. It can be found on the walls and overhangs of coral reefs, covered in red coralline algae.
Vulnerable, young corals in Florida's reef are being protected with biodegradable, 3D-printed cages in an effort to prevent lab-grown coral from being eaten by natural predators at sea.
The Key Largo tree cactus, known in the United States from only a single population in the Keys, became the first U.S. species to become extinct due to rising sea levels.
Near-annual extreme heat in the Coral Sea, including in 2024, is causing back-to-back mass bleaching events in the iconic Great Barrier Reef. Skip to content Subscribe or renew today ...
The species’ population collapsed at an alarming rate over the last 10 years, starved by a salty sea swallowing its homeland in the Florida Keys.
In its first public meeting this week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection said it was again postponing rules to limit turbidity which can damage coral and other sea life.