“What could be the world’s rarest coral has been discovered in the remote North Pacific Ocean.” Read the August 4, 2010 story
“Australian researchers are a step closer to understanding the rapid decline of our coral reefs, thanks to a breakthrough study linking coral immunity with its susceptibility to bleaching and disease.” Read the ScienceDaily (Aug. 18, 2010) article
Similar conditions may develop in Gulf of Mexico and Central Pacific “Scientists from NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch Program say conditions are favorable for significant coral bleaching and infectious coral disease outbreaks in the Caribbean, especially in the Lesser Antilles. The forecast is based on the July NOAA Coral Reef Watch outlook, which expects continued high […]
Company Representatives Do Not Go Door to Door or Charge for Training; Public Is Urged to Contact Law Enforcement Authorities to Report Solicitations NEW ORLEANS – BP today cautioned individuals and businesses to be alert for potential scams — including door-to-door attempts by unauthorized individuals who seek personal information or charge fees for safety training […]
Oceans’ growing carbon dioxide levels may threaten coral reef fish Read the LA Times article
Coral reefs are suffering widespread damage in what is set to be one of the worst years ever for the delicate and beautiful habitats. Read Richard Gray’s article in The Telegraph
Environmental Protection Agency experts expressed concerns to superiors about use of dispersants, says whistleblower group Read the article published by the Guardian/UK on August, 4, 2010
See the computer model results and read the article from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Meetings are currently being scheduled to occur in August in the following cities: New Orleans, LA, Lafayette, LA, Mobile, AL, Pensacola, FL, Santa Barbara, CA, and Anchorage, AK. Meetings will be held in early September in the following cities: Biloxi, MS and Houston, TX. The meeting format planned is one that will allow representatives from […]
EPA factsheet on Dispersants