Arrecifes de coral
Publicaciones
A Guide to Common Stony Corals of Florida
FA210/FA210 by Joseph A. Henry, Roy P. E. Yanong, Maia P. McGuire, and Joshua T. PattersonJune 9, 2020
Coral Reef Conservation Strategies for Everyone
FA199/FA199 by Kathryn E. Lohr and Joshua T. PattersonOctober 12, 2020
Diagnostic Methods for the Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Long-Spined Sea Urchin, Diadema antillarum
VM244/VM244 by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Jan Landsberg, Roy Yanong, Yasu Kiryu, Shirley Baker, Deborah Pouder, William Sharp, Gabriel Delgado, Nicole Stacy, Tom Waltzek, Heather Walden, Roxanna Smolowitz, and Greg BeckJuly 28, 2020
Ocean Acidification: Effects on Sponges
FA263/FA263by Ocean Acidification: Effects on SpongesJune 13, 2024Approximately 30% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere has been absorbed by the world’s oceans. As CO2 emissions increase due to human activities so does the amount of CO2 absorbed by the oceans. Carbon dioxide lowers the pH of the ocean system, causing ocean acidification (OA). The effects of OA on economically and ecologically important aquatic species is a subject of interest. Sponges are important reef-associated species that provide shelter for fish and crustaceans in reef habitats and can also structure ecosystems through bioerosion, water filtration, and colonization of coral reef areas. This publication considers the effects of OA on marine sponges, with a focus on Florida’s coral reef.
Responsible Boating Protects Coral Reefs
SG152/SGEF-246 by Ana Zangroniz, Savanna Barry, and Joy HazellAugust 16, 2021A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Ecotourism and Agritourism
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Xeniid soft corals: the latest news
Ana ZangronizApril 15th, 2024What has happened: There have been new developments with the Xeniid soft coral invasion in the Caribbean. The inspiration for my February 2023 original blog post was the confirmation of Unomia stolonifera in northern Cuba, which is quite close in proximity to Florida. Prior to being found in Cuba, Unomia had been confined to Venezuela, […]
Making the case for managed moorings
Alicia BetancourtNovember 17th, 2023The Florida Keys, with their turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and stunning coral reefs, have long been a haven for boaters and sailors. This unique and fragile ecosystem holds a treasure trove of natural beauty and wonders. However, the growing popularity of this island chain has led to an increased demand for boat access and […]
UF scientists find good places to grow long-spined sea urchins, a starting point to restore ‘the lawn mowers of the reefs’
Brad BuckSeptember 12th, 2023Scientists call long-spined sea urchins “the lawn mowers of the reefs” because they eat algae that could otherwise smother reef ecosystems and kill corals. That’s why researchers affiliated with the University of Florida Tropical Aquaculture Lab (TAL), who work at the Florida Aquarium’s Conservation Campus in Apollo Beach, are trying to raise as many urchins […]
