Month: July 2019
ESA Coral Explorer
In September 2014, NOAA Fisheries published a federal register notice that listed seven coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The… Continue Reading ESA Coral Explorer
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Causes of Coral Reef Decline
While corals have been resilient to changing oceans throughout time, oceans are changing at an unprecedented rate. Slow-growing corals may not be able… Continue Reading Causes of Coral Reef Decline
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Deep-water Coral in the Gulf of Mexico
Deep-water corals are some of the strangest habitats on earth. These corals live at depths of 1000 feet or more where sunlight doesn’t… Continue Reading Deep-water Coral in the Gulf of Mexico
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Orange Sea Fans of the Deep
Orange sea fans (Swiftia exserta) or red polyp octocoral are a type of gorgonians that belong to the group of non-photosynthetic cnidarian species. These… Continue Reading Orange Sea Fans of the Deep
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Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
Understanding what corals need to survive is crucial to protect and conserve them, particularly in this time of changing climate. Improved knowledge of… Continue Reading Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
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