July 20, 2020 Jason G. Goldman Hakai Magazine
Two Category 5 hurricanes that slammed into the US Virgin Islands gave researchers a glimpse into how corals weather storms.
How a Coral Reef Holds Up in a Hurricane
Global Warming Is Driving Polar Bears Toward Extinction, Researchers Say
July 20, 2020 By Henry Fountain The New York Times
By century’s end, polar bears worldwide could become nearly extinct as a result of shrinking sea ice in the Arctic if climate change continues unabated, scientists said.
Sea Temperature a Critical Factor in Success of Coral Reef Outplants
July 17, 2020 By Elizabeth Claire Alberts Mongabay
Coral reefs are often called the “rainforests of the sea” because they harbor some of the highest levels of biodiversity of any ecosystem in the world. But as sea temperatures rise, coral reef systems are suffering mass bleaching events, leading to widespread mortality. One way to try and restore coral reef systems is coral reef gardening or “outplanting,” a method of growing coral fragments in a nursery and transferring them to ailing reef systems.
When the Day’s Catch Includes Cocaine and Heroin
July 16, 2020 By Kimberly Riskas Hakai Magazine
Around the world, artisanal fishers play an overlooked role in drug trafficking.
How Ultra-Black Fish Disappear in the Deepest Seas
July 16, 2020 By Katherine J. Wu The New York Times
Researchers have found fish that absorb more than 99.9 percent of the light that hits their skin.