ResourceCoral growth under thermal stress and different levels of light intensity in Acropora aspera
"In this study we examined the growth rates of coral species Acropora aspera in conditions of high thermal stress which are expected to become more common because of climate change. During higher than normal temperature periods, corals can experience blea...
ResourcePreliminary data on growth under different light and thermal conditions in branching coral species
"Coral reefs are threatened due to thermal stress caused by global climate change. The higher temperatures lead to coral bleaching which results from the breakdown of the relationship between the coral and their symbiotic algae; this phenomenon is also he...
ResourcePossible mitigation of coral bleaching using shading in conditions of cumulative thermal stress in Acropora aspera
"Global climate change is increasing the amount of thermal stress in coral reefs, which can lead to bleaching events and widespread coral mortality. During bleaching, corals become pale or white because of the expulsion of their algal symbionts, which are...
ResourcePreliminary results on the effects of shading on thermal bleaching in Acropora muricata
"High irradiance and temperature levels can cause corals to expel their symbiotic algae; a phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Therefore it would be expected that by reducing light intensity during high thermal stress periods, we could help prevent or at...
ResourceDeveloping an inventory of abandoned vessels impacting coral resources
This paper summarizes the current state of NOAA's Abandoned Vessel Project database, analyzes emergent trends, and makes recommendations for improved legal authorities and funding mechanisms that would improve the government's ability to remove currently ...
ResourcePreliminary results on the effects of shading on thermal bleaching in Pocillopora damicornis
"Thermal stress can lead to the expulsion of algal symbionts in corals, causing bleaching - a phenomenon likely to become more common with global warming. Bleaching is caused not only by high temperatures but also by high light intensity. In an effort to ...