ResourceNew study suggests coral reefs may be able to adapt to moderate climate change
"Coral reefs may be able to adapt to moderate climate warming, improving their chance of surviving through the end of this century, if there are large reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, according to a study funded by NOAA and conducted by the agencys...
Resource75% of coral reefs under threat
"Three-quarters of the world's coral reefs are at risk due to overfishing, pollution, climate change and other factors, according to a new comprehensive analysis released by the World Resources Institute."
ResourceCurrent SE Asia bleaching event and response
"CRCP scientists have joined an international team of researchers to assess the ecological, social, and economic impacts on sites and communities from the current coral bleaching event in the greater Coral Triangle region. Local partners in Thailand, Mala...
ResourceSanctuary has healthiest coral reef system
"NOAA National Ocean Service recently released a report detailing a comprehensive study of the fish communities and habitats of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, located off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. Researchers from the National...
ResourceNOAA maps: USVI and Puerto Rico coral ecosystems
"The underwater habitats that lie below the calm, turquoise waters surrounding the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are at the heart of a current NOAA scientific research mission."
ResourceCRCP explores new frontier: Social media
"The CRCP invites you to check out three new social media tools available from our website; RSS feeds, Facebook, and AddThis."
ResourceUSVI and Puerto Rico Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Mission
"Investigating mesophotic coral ecosystems in the waters surrounding the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is the purpose of an upcoming NOAA-supported research mission."
ResourceDerby removes over 500 invasive lionfish from Florida Keys
"Over 500 invasive lionfish were removed from the waters of the Florida Keys in one day during the Long Key Lionfish Derby; part of the Second Annual Florida Keys Lionfish Derby Series."
ResourceNew ocean acidification education tool developed
"The CRCP developed a new Ocean Acidification (OA) Data-in-the-Classroom Module, including lesson plans, for science teachers of grades 10-12. It is available online and a free training will be held in mid-June."
ResourceNOAA unveils new mapping tool for St. John
"NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science announces the launch of the St. John Biogeography Integrated Online Mapper (BIOMapper). The St. John BIOMapper provides managers and scientists with improved access to coastal and ocean data and a way to ...