This is called coral bleaching. When a coral bleaches, it is not dead. Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality. In 2005, the U.S. …

Jun 16, 2024 · As temperatures rise, mass coral bleaching events and infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more frequent. Additionally, carbon dioxide absorbed into the ocean …

This tutorial is an overview of the biology of and threats to coral reefs, as well as efforts being made to conserve and protect them. It includes images, animations, and videos.

Jun 16, 2024 · As human population and development expands in coastal areas, the landscape is altered, increasing land-based sources of pollution and threatening coral reef health.

Jun 16, 2024 · Can a coral reef recover from bleaching and other stressful events? If local threats are reduced, coral reefs have a greater chance of surviving a larger climate event, such as …

Dec 1, 2014 · Today we will explore ocean acidification and coral bleaching. A special welcome today to Jennifer Koss, the Acting Director for NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, and …

Scientists have also discovered that some of the chemicals found in sunscreen and other personal health products threaten the health of coral reefs. How these, and other compounds, …

One of the most significant threats to reefs is pollution. Land-based runoff and pollutant discharges can result from dredging, coastal development, agricultural and deforestation …

Coral Reef Watch's CFS-based Outlook predicts the likelihood of coral bleaching heat stress up to four months in the future (the typical length of a bleaching season).

When temperatures rise, coral bleaching can occur. In this episode, we explore what happens during bleaching events, how corals are affected, and how we can help protect these …