High Atlantic temperatures bad sign for hurricane season; solar energy keeps expanding in Florida
High sea-surface temperatures are connected with more storm formations and an earlier start to hurricane season.
Tag: coral bleaching
Survey finds ‘coral graveyards’ throughout Florida Keys; bill classifying balloon releases as litter passes House
This survey revealed that some of coral scientists’ worst fears after this summer’s record-breaking heat wave may be true.
Palm Beach County gets $1 million to combat flooding; Coral Reef Watch introduces new heat alerts
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded the funding from the Resilient Florida Program to assist six municipalities.
Florida climatologist, other experts highlight weather extremes of 2023 – and the consequences of climate change to come
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
Florida gambling money eyed for environmental projects; report spurs concerns over Keys development
The projects could include land acquisitions for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, envisioned as connecting 18 million acres statewide.
UF report finds evidence lacking on effectiveness of fertilizer bans; scientists seek to breed ‘supercoral’ resistant to climate stress
A state-commissioned report by UF/IFAS suggests a potentially years-long study is needed to evaluate fertilizer bans.
With the Restoration Blueprint, we can create more resilient coral reefs — together
We must pursue bold action on climate change to protect our oceans in the next few decades.
Can artificial reefs restore corals and protect coastal communities?
Researchers in Florida are testing an artificial reef planted with live corals.
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Florida State University scientists describe and name new species of coral in French Polynesia
Findings like this are important because they fundamentally change how we study and conserve biodiversity.
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.
