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What Do Corals Reefs Need to Survive

WEBFor example, herbivores like parrotfish and sea turtles graze on algae and help keep algae populations under control. When herbivore populations decline, coral reefs can quickly …

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The Vital Link: Why Water Quality Matters for Coral Reefs

WEBAdequate oxygen levels in the surrounding water are vital for coral respiration and the metabolic activities of other reef dwellers. Pollution and excessive …

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What is Coral Bleaching and Why Should You Care

WEBTogether, we should care about coral bleaching because coral reefs are essential to the health of our oceans and our planet. They provide a home and a source …

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Coral Reef Alliance

WEBMillions of people and species of wildlife depend on coral reefs. While climate change threatens their future, science shows that corals can adapt and survive if we keep them …

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Guardians of the Reef: The Importance of Herbivore Fish …

WEBCoral reefs, rainforests of the sea, are magnificent and diverse ecosystems teeming with life. Within this underwater wonderland, herbivore fish emerge as unsung …

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Could Cleaner Water Mean Farewell for Coral Disease

WEBFrom 2011 to 2016, coral disease dropped from 25 percent to zero in the region, leading our researchers to believe that the pathogens and nutrients in untreated wastewater are …

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Coral Reefs in Roatán Thrive with Clean Water

WEBToday, the water in Roatán is now passing clean water standards, with a 95% reduction in fecal bacteria since our water quality monitoring began in 2013. The amount of raw …

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Puakō Research & Resources

WEBResearch. A multi-indicator approach for identifying shoreline sewage pollution hotspots adjacent to coral reefs (Abaya et al. 2018) Assessing the Impact of …

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Why Are Oceans Important

WEBMinimize Direct Threats to Coral Reefs: To keep coral reefs and surrounding marine life healthy, we reduce direct threats like water pollution and overfishing. …

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The Vital Role of Lobsters and Conchs in Reef Ecosystems

WEBAlgae Control – Lobsters and conchs control algae populations on coral reefs, preventing overgrowth that can smother corals and hinder their growth. Their grazing …

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Local Threats to Coral Reefs

WEBKeeping Habitats Intact. Algae and sediment pollution on beach near reef Maui; photo by CORAL staff. Coral reefs are threatened locally by unsustainable fishing, water pollution …

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The Dynamic Connection Between Sea Turtles and Coral Reefs

WEBBoth sea turtles and coral reefs face significant threats from climate change. Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification pose a severe risk to coral reefs, …

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

WEB3 Authors: 1Ama Wakwella *, Amelia Wenger1,2*, Stacy Jupiter3*, Joleah Lamb4, Caitie Kuempel5,6, Aaron Jenkins7,8, Danielle Claar9, Chris Corbin10, Kim …

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Swimming Towards Sustainability With Fish Pono and Reef …

WEBAt CORAL, we recognize this critical link between pono (wise) fishing and the health of coral reefs. Photo by Jeff Kuwabara. While it may seem backwards, how …

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