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Topic: Coral reefs

Before and after images of heat-stress related coral bleaching in American Samoa, in the tropical Pacific.

No safe haven for coral from the combined impacts of warming and ocean acidification

November 16, 2018

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Before and after images of heat-stress related coral bleaching in American Samoa, in the tropical Pacific.

Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) is rare in the Florida Keys.

NOAA awards over $8.3 million to advance coral reef conservation science and management

November 8, 2018

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Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) is rare in the Florida Keys.

Coral bleaching at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, March 2016.

Infographic: How does climate change affect coral reefs?

April 23, 2018

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Coral bleaching at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef, March 2016.

Divers perform coral restoration in Puerto Rico at the end of February 2018. In just one day of the mission, 110 corals were reattached — mostly Orbicella annularis and some brain corals, ranging from 20-50 centimeters in size.

These veterans have a mission: This time, it’s fighting for coral

March 5, 2018

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Divers perform coral restoration in Puerto Rico at the end of February 2018. In just one day of the mission, 110 corals were reattached — mostly Orbicella annularis and some brain corals, ranging from 20-50 centimeters in size.

Coral reef colonies near Jarvis Island.

International Year of the Reef shines spotlight on value, health of planet's coral ecosystems

February 22, 2018

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Coral reef colonies near Jarvis Island.

The forereef benthic community at Swains Island in American Samoa is dominated by an assemblage of plating Montipora and branching cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina).

Teachers: Highlight corals in your classroom during this International Year of the Reef

February 22, 2018

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The forereef benthic community at Swains Island in American Samoa is dominated by an assemblage of plating Montipora and branching cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina).

A NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Program diver attempts to record audio and visual data on a rare aggregation of the Green Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometapon muricatum) at Wake Atoll in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.

Why are some coral reefs dying?

December 7, 2017

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A NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Program diver attempts to record audio and visual data on a rare aggregation of the Green Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometapon muricatum) at Wake Atoll in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.

Healthy coral found in the waters of American Samoa.

How coral savvy are you? Build your knowledge during #CoralsWeek

December 4, 2017

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Healthy coral found in the waters of American Samoa.

Puerto Rico Sea Grant educator, Angela Ferra, gives a lecture about field instruments to measure meteorological factors

From the classroom to the field: Sea Grant transforms environmental education in Puerto Rico

November 29, 2017

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Puerto Rico Sea Grant educator, Angela Ferra, gives a lecture about field instruments to measure meteorological factors

A liveaboard dive boat allowed scientists to remain at sea during the rapid assessment mission in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

NOAA and partners assess Hurricane Irma damage to Florida coral reefs

October 25, 2017

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A liveaboard dive boat allowed scientists to remain at sea during the rapid assessment mission in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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