A large, bronze statue of Jesus Christ sits in one of Florida’s state parks. But you’ll have to search the seafloor to find ...

Mysterious apex predators are involved, and a newly published study by Florida Atlantic University is identifying the culprits. It’s sharks, specifically bull sharks, lemon sharks and sandbar sharks, ...

Resilience is rooted in diversity. Coupled with rising temperatures, a lack of sexual reproduction threatens the survival of Florida’s coral reef. Reef-building species simply can’t make it on ...

when the Mission Iconic Reefs restoration effort could again ramp up. Mote has been working with NOAA and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to develop a health certification ...

Fish swimming in the sea around Florida. Among the world’s largest barrier reef systems, Florida’s coral reefs have been in decline due to port dredging, overfishing and direct damage.

Florida's proximity to shallow coral reefs ... the park offers easy access to 78 fishing and diving reefs, installed in 2017 ...

Plenty More Fish in the Sea? Environmental Protections ... Deeper Corals May Help Shallow Reefs Recover in the Florida Keys Sep. 23, 2024 — Using blushing coral star and genomic DNA analyses ...

Schools of fish with stunning patterns and vivid colors ... Not all locations along the Florida coral reef track warmed equally. While some areas simmered, others experienced moderate impacts.

those who live and visit the incredible coastlines and barrier islands of the Florida Keys. Locals have watched their precious reefs disappear and fish populations decline. They’ve watched as ...

The College of the Florida Keys will continue its 2025 VIP Series with “Coral Restoration: Improvise, Adapt and Overcome” on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of ... from shrimp and crabs to juvenile fish. They act as natural barriers, reducing shoreline erosion and buffering the ...