Posts Tagged ‘Endangered corals’

Florida Aquarium Successfully Spawns Pillar Coral

Utilizing greenhouses, LED lighting, and advanced computer control systems, The Florida Aquarium has induced the first captive spawning of Florida’s threatened Pillar Coral, Dendrogyra cylindrus.

21 Aug 1:04 PM 0 Read More...

Florida Reefs Under Coral Bleaching Warning or Alert

NOAA Scientists recently documented early signs of coral bleaching in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

16 Sep 3:14 PM 0 Read More...

NMFS Solicits Public Comment on Protective Regulations for Listed Coral Species

Will NOAA/NMFS enact 4(d) rules that could end commercial activity related to the 20 newly-listed threatened coral species? The future isn’t certain – they’re asking for comments.

14 Jan 2:05 AM 6 Read More...

NOAA Fisheries Files Draft Recovery Plan for Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals

The recovery plan contains nearly two dozen actions necessary to achieve the plan’s goals, including steps to enhance the population by actively outplanting of corals back on the reef after they have been grown in nurseries.

11 Sep 3:53 PM 0 Read More...

Do you love corals? A letter from PIJAC’s Marine Aquarium Committee

PIJAC’s open letter to MASNA regarding the listing of 20 coral species as threatened has grim implications.

09 Sep 12:42 PM 1 Read More...