New mystery entity pushes local governments to oppose Negron’s Everglades reservoir plan
New mystery entity pushes local governments to oppose Negron’s Everglades reservoir plan Environmentalists say Stand up North Florida is a front group for the sugar industry Read more: http://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2016/10/front-group-new-entity-pushes-north-florida-cities-counties-to-oppose-negrons-everglades-reservoir-plan-106035#ixzz4MyXklqCq Follow us: @politico on Twitter | Politico on Facebook
U.S. Senate Approves Everglades Restoration Plan
U.S. Senate approves Everglades restoration plan JENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTERSep 15, 2016, 1:39 pm 0 The U.S. Senate passed a wide-sweeping water bill Thursday that includes $1.9 billion for Everglades restoration projects. The Senate approved the $10 billion water projects bill 95-3, with both Sens. Bill Nelson andMarco Rubio supporting the proposal. The measure authorizes 29 projects […]
Another Great Day at the Pool!
Another great day snorkeling at the MLK pool with Sugarloaf Students!
Snorkeling at the pool with Sugarloaf Middle Schoolers!
Today was an exciting day for Reef Relief and Sugarloaf School’s 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! All of the marine biology students took a field trip to the MLK pool to practice snorkeling. All of the students did a wonderful job and are ready to hit the ocean to identify corals and fish in a […]
Stop the Algae! Save your Rivers and Everglades!
If you are a resident in any of the 16 counties in the Everglades watershed who cares about their health, water, environment, votes& taxes then come to The John Marshall Everglades Public Outreach Symposium!
An underwater investigation of coral bleaching in the South Pacific
Reefs occupy just 1% of the world’s marine environment, but they provide a home to a quarter of marine species—including a unique set of fish, turtles and algae. Many of these species could be lost permanently, but with temperatures only expected to rise in the coming decades chances are slim that reefs will be able […]
“Geography Spin” Magazine Features Coral Campers Baylie and Nathan!
The September issue of “Geography Spin” discusses what kids are doing to conserve our oceans. Coral Campers, Nathan Barroso and Baylie Brewer, are featured in the magazine for their dedication to keeping coral reefs healthy. These young scientists have gone above and beyond by volunteering their time to clean beaches, raise money for research, and […]
INITIATIVE TO RESTORE ONE MILLION CORALS LAUNCHES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND FLORIDA KEYS
“As global challenges to the long-term sustainability of coral reefs intensify, so must our efforts to understand and address them,” said Dr. Michael P. Crosby, President & CEO of Mote. “The basic and transformative research that Mote conducts is vital, but we also have a responsibility to translate and transfer the findings of our science […]
Reef Relief Staff Performs Key West Marine Park Buoy Maintenance!
All Reef Relief staff was at the Key West Marine Park today to perform maintenance on the buoys marking the swim areas. Salt water is very corrosive so it is important to do regular maintenance to make sure all buoys are in good condition!
Latest ocean warming review reveals extent of impacts on nature and humans
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 5 September (IUCN) – Ocean warming is affecting humans in direct ways and the impacts are already being felt, including effects on fish stocks and crop yields, more extreme weather events and increased risk from water-borne diseases, according to what has been called the most comprehensive review available on the issue, launched today […]