ScienceDaily (July 12, 2012) — Scientists have discovered two viruses that appear to infect the single-celled microalgae that reside in corals and are important for coral growth and health, and they say the viruses could play a role in the serious decline of coral ecosystems around the world. These viruses, including an RNA virus never […]
By Associated Press | July 9, 2012 (SYDNEY) — Ocean acidification has emerged as one of the biggest threats to coral reefs across the world, acting as the “osteoporosis of the sea” and threatening everything from food security to tourism to livelihoods, the head of a U.S. scientific agency said Monday. The speed by which […]
July 9, 2012. AFP SYDNEY — More than 2,600 of the world’s top marine scientists Monday warned coral reefs around the world were in rapid decline and urged immediate global action on climate change to save what remains. The consensus statement at the International Coral Reef Symposium, being held in the northeastern Australian city of […]
ScienceDaily (July 4, 2012) — Plastic pollution off the northwest coast of North America is reaching the level of the notoriously polluted North Sea, according to a new study led by a researcher at the University of British Columbia. The study, published online in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, examined stomach contents of beached northern […]
Bruce Ritchie, 06/27/2012 – 04:20 PM. http://www.thefloridacurrent.com Beach water testing has been discontinued at St. George Island State Park. Photo by Bruce Ritchie. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes eliminating a beach water testing grant program nine months after Florida reduced testing at beaches as a result of state spending cuts. Beaches in 34 counties […]
The NRDC has released there 2012 beach report. It found that “Our nation’s beaches continue to experience significant water pollution that hurts local economies and puts the health of beachgoers and swimmers at risk.” Read the report now at http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/beach-ratings.asp
Calling all divers!! There are many opportunities to have fun diving this summer while helping to protect southeast Florida’s coral reefs. The Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative is organizing a series of reef cleanups throughout Southeast Florida this July. Joining the fun is easy, just contact one of the participating dive charters to register. We hope […]
ScienceDaily (Apr. 25, 2012) — While working on a research sailboat gliding over glassy seas in the Pacific Ocean, oceanographer Giora Proskurowski noticed something new: The water was littered with confetti-size pieces of plastic debris, until the moment the wind picked up and most of the particles disappeared. After taking samples of water at a […]
By DAN JOLING, Associated Press. Thursday, April 19, 2012 Three environmental groups are taking aim at how federal agencies approve dispersants to break up oil spills in marine waters. The groups on Wednesday sued the Environmental Protection Agency and the Coast Guard, claiming the agencies have failed to make sure they know how chemicals in […]
Wildlife and Wetlands Two Years into the Gulf Oil Disaster National Wildlife Federation 04-10-2012 // Jaclyn McDougal As the two-year mark of the Deepwater Horizon blowout approaches, the National Wildlife Federation issued a new report today examining the health of the Gulf’s wildlife and wetlands. Impacts from the Gulf oil disaster will be unfolding for […]