Tag: Coral

The Coral Gables Waterway, 100 Years Later, Part 1

One hundred years ago from today, which, right now we’re living in 2020 was 1920, during which there was a land boom in Florida largely fueled by advertisements placed in all assortment of newspapers on a regional, national, and hyperlocal basis. Newsbank. I’m reading off from an anci...

Can Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Save Bleached And Boiled Coral Reefs?

Coral reefs are critically important habitats for countless animals as well as for people. Globally, one out of every four marine fishes spends at least some part of its life on a coral reef. Billions of people worldwide depend upon coral reefs for food, storm protection and for jobs. The imperilled...

Rediscovering the Red Sea: A Deep (SCUBA) Dive into Vibrant Coral Reefs

The current grabbed me the instant I hit the water. I kicked hard for the mooring line and, after what felt like ages, one hand finally made contact. I pulled myself down, hand over hand, towards the reef. Near the bottom, I released my grip on the line, which was thrumming like a guitar string. Sur...