Coral reefs are in crisis. Could a controversial idea help?
To preserve habitat for fish and benefits for humans, some scientists suggest we need to explore the need for assisted ...
Month: April 2023
In protecting land for wildlife, size matters – here’s what it takes to conserve very large areas
Policymakers should include large protected areas as they work toward a goal of protecting 30% of the planet for wildlife ...
How restoring the Everglades can save the Florida panther and our home
FIU ecology professor John Kominoski has studied the Everglades for 11 years to understand the interface between land and water.
Energy efficiency: the smart choice for Florida’s farmers and families
Florida trails behind almost every state in the nation in capturing energy savings for customers through utility programs.
Arbor Day: Why planting trees isn’t enough
Planting trees is not a silver bullet for solving complex environmental and social problems.
Scientists identify parasite killing sea urchins; Fort Lauderdale flood victims await help
The parasite has been known to infect fish, but scientists had never seen such a lethal infection in urchins.
Marine biologist fights to save coral reefs
Nikki Traylor-Knowles, an associate professor and biologist for the University if Miami, is researching new ways to help save corals.
Low-cost, high-quality public transportation will serve the public better than free rides
History shows what works best to rebuild public transit networks, and free transit isn’t high on the list.
Encouraging actions being taken to address climate threat, but much more must be done
We have the power to slow and eventually stop the increase in global temperatures.
Warming temperatures shifting trees’ growing ranges northward; panel says climate change is biggest threat to whales
U.S. Forest Service projections show that northern latitudes will welcome new tree species from the south.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
