Advancing ocean science with ‘trailblazing’ PACE mission
A new NASA mission called PACEĀ will help scientists better understand the ocean and atmosphere.
Tag: harmful algal blooms
University of Miami receives $1.8M NOAA grant to study South Floridaā€™s coastal ecosystems
Research will assess how climate change stressors are impacting South Floridaā€™s coastal and marine ecosystems.
Federal government proposing Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area; archaeologists’ work offers lessons on sea-level rise
The conservation area would use federal dollars to leverage existing projects, including the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Study tracking impact of hot water on Tampa Bay seagrass beds; poll finds extreme weather affecting views on climate change
More than 4,000 acres of seagrass, or 38%, disappeared in Old Tampa Bay between 2018 and 2020.
Judge blocks plan to scale back Gulf oil leases to protect whales; Agriculture Commissioner announces green infrastructure grants
The Biden administration announced the plan last month as part of an effort to protect the endangered Riceā€™s whale from ...
Hardening Tyndall part of effort to prepare military bases for climate disasters; rising seas and extreme storms threatening cemeteries
The Pentagon is investing at least $5 billion to rebuild and harden Tyndall Air Force Base against hurricanes.
Mangroves are part of the infrastructure that protects Floridaā€™s coastsĀ
We donā€™t systematically take care of mangroves, though, the way we do with roads and utility lines.
Record-hot Gulf temperatures affect hurricanes, wildlife; Miami-Dade Schools buy 20 electric school buses
Hurricane season predictions were increased to include more storms due to record ocean temperatures counterbalancing El NiƱo.
Scientists running out of space for rescued coral; new technology turns algae into fertilizer
About 400 coral colonies have been moved by University of Miami teams to tanks on Virginia Key, but space is ...
Biden announces steps to protect workers from extreme heat; state completes purchase of land along Rainbow River
Biden directed the Department of Labor to conduct more inspections of potentially dangerous work sites and strictly enforce heat safety ...
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