Coral reefs are not doomed. Although human activities threaten the iconic ecosystems in many different ways, scientists maintain that reefs can continue to thrive with the right assistance.
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Predicting Persistent Cold Pool Events
Hot air rises, cold air sinks. It’s a basic tenet of nature.
Research Shows How Glacier Algae Creates Dark Zone at the Margins of the Greenland Ice Sheet
New research led by scientists from the University of Bristol has revealed new insights into how the microscopic algae that thrives along the edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet causes widespread darkening.
When It Comes to Conservation, Ditch the ‘Canary in the Coal Mine’
With habitat loss threatening the extinction of an ever-growing number of species around the world, many wildlife advocates and conservation professionals rely on the proverbial ‘canary in the coal mine’—monitoring and protecting a single representative species—to maintain healthy wildlife biodiversity.
Heatwave Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in California
More than just causing discomfort, regional heatwaves have been associated with a number of health risks, particularly for children and the elderly.
Mangrove Forests Provide Cause for Conservation Optimism, for Now
More than a decade ago, academics warned that mangrove forests were being lost faster than almost any other ecosystem, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests.
