This Remote Hawaiian Island Had Vanished. Here’s Why Its Comeback Is Crucial
SEE: Before and after images/video of this Pacific island, destroyed and restored to be a breeding ground for sea turtles and ...
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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.
Climate change threatening more than 40% of the world's corals with extinction, conservation group says
Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new ...
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Reclaiming Palmyra Atoll: A history of conservation efforts
If you start at Hawaii and travel 1,000 miles south, you’ll run into a cluster of tiny islands known as islets that make up ...
Diver Leaves GoPro Underwater to Capture Sunrise, the Result Is 'Magical'
When El Niño developed in 2016, warming up the Pacific Ocean, it killed off a third of the corals of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Study into the genetic diversity of giant clams could aid conservationists
Scientists still have a lot to learn about these marvelous bivalves that play important roles in coral reefs across the ...
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American Samoa National Park Awaits the Adventurous Traveler
American Samoa National Park offers visitors an array of natural wonders and activities for those willing to explore its remote landscapes. Scenic hikes take adventurers through lush rainforests to ...
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Restoration and adaptation
DESCRIPTION: Three boats race across an open ocean. NARRATOR: It’s a race against time. DESCRIPTION: The camera dives under the waves, showing a vibrant coral reef full of life and activity. Marine ...
Scientists Claim ‘Parrotfish’ Create 70% Of The Sand On These Tropical Coasts
Parrotfish are a group of 90-odd species found in coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky areas around the world, with the ...
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CRITTER: Sphinx Nudibranch a rare find in Kauai waters
I have been scuba diving for over 20 years in Hawaii and have done over 2,000 dives on almost all of the main Hawaiian ...