Search results for seagrass

Ecology Apr 12, 2023

Three ways to put people at the center of ocean ecosystem conservation in Indonesia

As the world's largest archipelago, Indonesia has taken steps to protect its marine resources. More than 23.14 million hectares are covered as marine protected areas (MPAs).

Ecology Mar 30, 2023

Manatee winter deaths in Florida's Brevard County plunge—which could portend trouble

The winter killing season for manatees along Central Florida's Atlantic coast is winding down with an astounding turn of events—a tiny fraction of the animals died compared to during the last two years.

Ecology Mar 30, 2023

Whether you're a snorkeler or CEO, you can help save our vital kelp forests

What if we told you the world has forests harboring creatures with three hearts and where the canopy can grow by a foot a day? What if we told you it was silently disappearing? What if we told you we now have the chance to ...

Ecology Mar 15, 2023

Research team uses 6-foot 'test tubes' to study red tide

A potential treatment for Florida's devastating red tides has taken another step toward widespread deployment after successful testing in Sarasota Bay.

Earth Sciences Mar 14, 2023

Can Florida survive climate change? Here's what the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference had to say

Some of the most pivotal climate-change questions—and potential solutions—focus on Florida.

Plants & Animals Mar 9, 2023

New study shares the intimate details of sea otter surrogacy, affirms its effectiveness to rehabilitate orphaned pups

Monterey Bay Aquarium provides insights on the best practices for releasing orphaned southern sea otter pups to the wild in a new study. The study affirms the effectiveness of the Aquarium's innovative sea otter surrogate-rearing ...

Ecology Mar 7, 2023

Decline in nutrient load and sea-level rise: Winners and losers in the Wadden Sea

A team of researchers, including Senckenberg scientists Prof. Dr. Ingrid Kröncke and Dr. Anja Singer, has detected a significant decrease in the abundance, biomass, and spatial distribution of characteristic benthic species ...

Plants & Animals Mar 1, 2023

Why seagrass needs space

Seagrass: green leaves swaying in the currents. Fish weave their way through, and sea turtles graze. They're always on their guard, watching out for any encroaching sharks. The seagrass' roots are hidden in the seabed, where ...

Environment Feb 27, 2023

Everglades restoration moves closer to reality with a crucial groundbreaking

It's been 23 years since Congress passed the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, an ambitious program to undo, at least in part, the damage done by humans to one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet.

Ecology Feb 23, 2023

Scientists uncover more secrets from the eastern Great Australian Bight

Abundant marine animals and habitats of the Great Australian Bight rely on a complex food chain, and South Australian scientists have taken another step towards fathoming this relationship.

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