Coral Reef Maps - Atlantic and Eastern Pacific

11/19/2024
Could a multivitamin help save coral reefs? Preliminary data says yes
Like humans, coral reefs rely on nutrients in the environment surrounding them. Researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have been lab testing nutrient-infused tiles to determine ... more info

11/20/2024
Hawaii’s Love Affair With Cesspools Is Ruining Its Reefs
Hawaii has more than 80,000 cesspools, the most per capita of any state. The majority – some 50,000 of them – are located on the Big Island, according to the Hawaii Department of Health. The County of ... more info

11/19/2024
As Hurricane Milton headed toward Tampa, the Georgia Aquarium stepped in to care for coral that could help restore Florida's coral reef
For more than a month, the Georgia Aquarium has been taking care of coral from The Florida Aquarium. The coral was moved in October for safekeeping as Hurricane Milton headed toward Tampa. The coral ... more info

11/15/2024
The world’s biggest coral reefs – and why they’re so important
From Florida to Australia, discover where the world's biggest coral reefs are & the fascinating impact they have on our planet's oceans ... more info

11/13/2024
Maybe coral reefs aren’t doomed after all, new research finds.
A two-year experiment found that coral reefs could endure in heated water better than expected—with one huge caveat. more info

11/18/2024
US reef studies highlight missing clues to conserve our fish species
In Australia, shellfish reef restoration projects are helping to recover degraded coastal systems and enhance fish habitat, but much more research is needed to support and evaluate these efforts, ... more info

11/18/2024
State gets $10M grant to save West Maui reefs
A nearly $10 million federal grant to the state will restore habitat from “summit-to-sea, ” with the goal of saving West Maui reefs. Among them is Olawalu Reef on Maui’s southwestern shore, which is ... more info