Posts Tagged ‘Coral reefs’

Acropora desalwii: the Spiny Plating Acro

Vincent Chalias takes you afield to examine Acropora desalwii, a spiny, tabling Acropora that exhibits some remarkable coloration in certain regions of Indonesia.

27 Jan 12:58 PM 0 Read More...

VIDEO: Rebuilding Coral Reefs in the Dominican Republic

Building upon recent successes with outplanting Acorpora palmata in the area, Fudemar and SECORE have committed to a large-scale restoration project. “More than four hectares (10 acres) of reef will be enhanced through coral seeding within the next three years.”

14 Oct 12:49 PM 0 Read More...

Massive, Pristine Reef Discovered Off Tourist Island of Tahiti

The previously undocumented coral reef is reported to be in “pristine” condition and has remained surprisingly healthy despite recent coral bleaching events in the region.

28 Jan 2:07 PM 0 Read More...

Allen Coral Atlas Completes First Global Coral Reef Maps

By combining satellite imagery, advanced analytics, and object-based analysis, global collaboration has resulted in the Allen Coral Atlas maps that show the marine ecosystem’s benthic and geomorphic data in unprecedented detail.

10 Sep 12:06 PM 0 Read More...

Astonishing New Reef Video from Dr. Bruce Carlson

Dr. Bruce Carlson gives a first look at a new imaging method that may prove extremely valuable in tracking the health of coral reefs.

31 Jul 11:52 AM 0 Read More...