Manatees reflect quality of health in marine ecosystems, longterm study finds
(Phys.org)—A longterm study conducted by researchers at George Mason University may be a benchmark in determining health threats to marine mammals.
Ecology
Oct 2, 2012
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Scientists link nutrient pollution to coral bleaching
Too many nutrients can put corals at risk, a new study shows. Excessive nitrogen in the water affects their ability to cope with rising water temperatures and other environmental pressures, making them vulnerable to harmful ...
Environment
Sep 27, 2012
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In half century, Brazil lost 80% of coral reef: study
In just five decades, Brazil has lost 80 percent of the coral reef once found along 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) of its northeastern coast, according to a study cited by local media Sunday.
Environment
Sep 24, 2012
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Most coral reefs are at risk unless climate change is drastically limited
Coral reefs face severe challenges even if global warming is restricted to the two degrees Celsius commonly perceived as safe for many natural and man-made systems. Warmer sea surface temperatures are likely to trigger more ...
Environment
Sep 16, 2012
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Viruses could be the key to healthy corals
Corals are an invaluable part of the marine ecosystem, fostering biodiversity and protecting coastlines. But they're also increasingly endangered. Pathogenic bacteria, along with pollution and harmful fishing practices, are ...
Ecology
Aug 30, 2012
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Probing Question: Is it possible to save coral reefs?
It's one thing for consumers to know intellectually that our gas-guzzling, polluting ways are taking their toll on the planet. It's another thing to connect all the dots in terms of actions and consequences. Yet, even as ...
Environment
Aug 10, 2012
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Ancient coral reefs at risk from deforestation and land use practices
(Phys.org) -- A team of international scientists, including a researcher from The University of Western Australia, has found that soil erosion, land degradation and climate change pose a mounting threat to coastal reefs and ...
Environment
Aug 3, 2012
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Viruses linked to algae that control coral health
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 ...
Ecology
Jul 12, 2012
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Scientists join forces in call for action to save coral reefs
Like their warrior ancestors, leaders of many Pacific Island nations have been making efforts to safeguard their countries, this time by sounding an alarm as the impact of climate change becomes more apparent. Today their ...
Environment
Jul 9, 2012
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Climate change suspended coral reef growth for 2,500 years
Climate change drove coral reefs to a total ecosystem collapse lasting thousands of years, according to a paper published this week in Science. The paper shows how natural climatic shifts stopped reef growth in the eastern ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2012
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