Scientists identify the precise 3D structure that helps oyster reefs survive, offering a blueprint to improve reef restoration worldwide.

Important marine research is underway in Apollo Beach as researchers work to better understand the relationship between coral reefs and sea urchins—two species critical to the health of Florida’s ...

Over-harvesting wiped out the oyster reefs in Manatee River. A new project to naturally clean the water is bringing them back.

Ocean warming, acidification, darkening and deoxygenation all threaten the persistence of coral reefs. Ocean warming brings marine heatwaves, which are the leading cause of mass coral bleaching that ...

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, but have some amazing superpowers. The next 10 years are a critical window for action to save our reefs.

New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a ...

Horry-Goregtown techinical college will be celebratingHorry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) will celebrate a new environmental partnership between its Wild ...

The Trump administration has cut jobs and funding for scientific research and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) climate monitoring, which together have led a global effort to ...

Oyster reefs provide essential coastal ecosystem services, acting as natural breakwaters, enhancing water quality via filtration and supporting biodiversity through complex habitat structures. Over ...

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By installing artificial reefs, state authorities take the pressure off existing natural reefs and ensure a brighter environmental future for marine life, the fishing industry and tourism.