In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures.
Tag: Florida Keys
The corals of the future
University of Miami researchers imported corals from Honduras to breed them with Florida corals for more resilient offspring.
First local extinction in the US due to sea level rise
Researchers salvaged six ailing fragments of the Key Largo tree cactus for off-site cultivation to ensure their survival.
DeSantis says Florida makes preservation of coral reefs a top priority
The Florida governor said the state has invested $114 million in coral reef restoration and coastal protection since 2019.
FIU team ups with world-renowned marine conservationist to spotlight South Florida’s coastal ecosystems
The area encompassing Biscayne Bay, the Florida Keys and Ten Thousand Islands was designated a Hope Spot by Mission Blue.
Protecting Miami’s pine rocklands strengthens ecosystems, communitiesÂ
Pine rockland forests are like biological lifeboats carrying a precious crew of rare and endangered species into the future.
Have the world’s coral reefs already crossed a tipping point?
Last month, the world officially entered its fourth — and probably worst — mass coral bleaching event in history.
Bright Lit Place photo essay, part 1: The people who fight for — and depend on — Everglades restoration
Bright Lit Place examines what happened to Florida’s promise to restore the Everglades with a massive plan approved in 2000.
FAU lands $1.3M grant to clean up stinky seaweed in Florida
The project will assess the feasibility of in-water harvesting of this floating brown seaweed, called sargassum.
We must protect what little is left of our fragile, irreplaceable pine rocklands
To lose Miami’s pine rocklands would mean losing one of the most exceptional pieces of Florida’s natural heritage.
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.
