‘Reef stars’ restored Indonesia’s blast-damaged corals in just 4 years
A community-based approach, combined with an ingenious device, brought back reefs traumatized by dynamite fishing.
Tag: Florida Keys
Florida lawmakers consider letting unregulated insurers take policies from Citizens; sawfish deaths mount in Keys
Up to 80,000 Floridians whose second homes are covered by state-run Citizens Property Insurance could be affected.
Unusual fish kill in Keys claims endangered sawfish; Florida bills banning lab-grown meat moving forward
Scientists worry that extreme summer heat that bleached coral triggered other hazards, but it's not clear if the fish kill ...
South Florida’s nearshore reefs less vulnerable to ocean acidification, study finds
Results offer a glimmer of hope as climate change impacts coral reefs worldwide.
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.
Monroe County seeks to delay state from relaxing development rules; Jacksonville aims to ensure new housing can withstand climate risks
The Florida Department of Commerce wants to amend restrictive growth rules put in place for the Keys in the 1980s.
Florida rejects federal funding meant to reduce tailpipe emissions; state considers easing Keys growth limits
The Florida Department of Transportation secretary turned down $320 million, arguing federal officials overstepped their authority.
Recovery from Idalia continues as end of hurricane season nears; Monroe County seeks changes to fund resilience projects
The hurricane season is approaching its Nov. 30 end as one of the most active on record, but few affected ...
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