New research initiative to aid in Biscayne Bay preservation
A pilot study using environmental DNA can track changes in the diversity of organisms living in the water.
Tag: Global warming
How cleaning up shipping cut pollution — and warmed the planet
When the maritime sector slashed sulfur emissions, it became an accidental experiment in geoengineering.
America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
Climate change profoundly affects our birdsÂ
Audubon reports that two-thirds of America's bird species are at risk of extinction because of climate change.
Study: Urban heat island effect boosts temperatures for millions in Florida, across USÂ
The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.
The impact of summer heat on physical and mental health
Altered weather patterns and extreme temperatures can take a heavy toll on our mental and emotional well-being.
The corals of the future
University of Miami researchers imported corals from Honduras to breed them with Florida corals for more resilient offspring.
New map reveals high wildfire risks for Florida amid heat wave
An updated online tool allows towns and counties to get a sense of their wildfire risk without having to pay ...
Debt-disaster-debt: Hurricane-damaged islands are being saddled with loans they cannot afford
Hurricane Beryl is a disturbing harbinger of what is to come as global sea-surface temperatures keep rising.
Dangerous heat grips the US for another record-shattering summer
About 140 million Americans were under National Weather Service extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Wednesday.
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.
