Coral reefs have suffered enough in recent times under the stress of climate change. The acidification and rising temperatures of the world’s oceans has resulted in coral bleaching and a decrease in coral growth rates. This article examines a study published in the journal Science, by a team of international researchers, identifying a new threat to coral […]
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Plastic Pollution is Killing Coral Reefs
Coral reefs have suffered enough in recent times under the stress of climate change. The acidification and rising temperatures of the world’s oceans has resulted in coral bleaching and a decrease in coral growth rates. This article examines a study published in the journal Science, by a team of international researchers, identifying a new threat to coral […]
Hurricane Irma Kills Baby Sea Turtles
Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean and moved in to Florida, wrecking homes and severely impacting wildlife in the region. In this article, researchers from the UCF Marine Turtle Research Group found that Hurricane Irma ravaged the incubating sea turtle nests of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. Green turtles and loggerheads are both listed as […]