Hurricane Iris swept across Belize in 2001, destroying large amounts of the vital coral reef ecosystems that lay off the coast. Marine biologist Lisa Carne had witnessed these corals in their pre-storm splendor and was devastated at their destruction. With the ambitious goal of … [Read more...] about Community coral planting restores Belize’s expansive reefs
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This community of women in Kenya have restored a dying coral reef
Three years ago, the coral reef along the Kenyan coastline was almost totally destroyed in some areas. Rising surface sea temperatures had triggered devastating bleaching episodes for the fourth time in less than two decades, and with the whitening of coral came a dwindling of … [Read more...] about This community of women in Kenya have restored a dying coral reef
This is how conservationists are saving the world’s coral reefs
It’s no news that coral reefs around the world are suffering greatly from the effects of climate change. Sea level rise, intensifying tropical storms, warming waters, and ocean acidification – when combined, all of these impacts dramatically alter coral reef ecosystems, leading … [Read more...] about This is how conservationists are saving the world’s coral reefs
Coral gardeners are breathing life back into Jamaica’s reefs
Once home to a vibrant sea life abundant in stunning coral reefs, after a series of natural and man-made disasters in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamaica lost 85 percent of its once-bountiful corals. This resulted in a steep decline in seafood populations upon which many families’ living … [Read more...] about Coral gardeners are breathing life back into Jamaica’s reefs
Restoring native prairies is becoming profitable for farmers in the Great Plains
Often agricultural and environmental interests can be at odds. On the northern Great Plains, though, ranchers increasingly find that restoring native grasslands can benefit cattle and wildlife alike—simultaneously boosting profit and the environment. What we’re seeing in the … [Read more...] about Restoring native prairies is becoming profitable for farmers in the Great Plains
