Science Daily (Dec. 16, 2010) — Results of a five-year monitoring effort to repair seagrass damaged in a boat grounding incident suggest that restoration techniques such as replanting seagrass can speed recovery time. The finding is included in a new report released December 16 by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Read the full article […]
Reef Fact: The Parrotfish belongs to one of the 80 species of fishes of the family Scaridae (order Perciformes) found on tropical reefs. Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate
BY STEVE GIBBS Free Press Staff KEY LARGO — World-renowned undersea explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle tells us to take a look at ourselves. Earle, a National Geographic Society explorer-in-residence known affectionately as “Her Deepness,” was the keynote speaker during last Saturday’s 50th anniversary celebration of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Read the full article
Reef Fact: Queen conch (Strombus gigas) blood contains hemocyanin, a copper containing molecule. When the hemocyanin interacts with oxygen during the process of respiration, it turns blue making queen conch “bluebloods.” Please support Reef Relief’s work to improve and protect our coral reefs. Click here to see Queen conch in the wild (video) Click here […]
Reef Fact: High diversity in reef fish species is partly due to the fact that coral reefs provide a wide variety of habitats. Please support Reef Relief's work to improve and protect our coral reefs. www.reefrelief.org/donate
Imaging Notes / Fall 2010 The April 20, 2010 oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (Figure 1), the result of an unprecedented cluster of human errors and mechanical failures, has led ultimately to a hopeful result. The disaster and the resulting national and international press coverage, including a real-time underwater camera for 24/7 monitoring […]
by, Jeremy Hance mongabay.com November 10, 2010 “We have a very good scientific understanding of what causes reefs to decline—what we now need is a clearer picture of how to help them back onto the reverse trajectory,” says lead author, Terry Hughes from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at […]
Statement Reef Relief; In response to Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar’s announcement today to postpone further consideration of offshore drilling or leasing in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico for seven years, Reef Relief, a Florida based environmental organization, praised his decision and hopes to continue this moratorium indefinitely, until all assurances can be made to […]
A new NOAA rule will prohibit boaters from discharging or depositing sewage into all waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The rule, which takes effect on December 27, also requires that vessel marine sanitation devices are secured to prevent discharges within sanctuary boundaries. Read the full story Click here for a map of […]
A good overview of the plastic’s problem and the message is to cut off the supply at the source. See here