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environment3 months ago

Stunning New Image Shows Coral Reef Near Charleston

A stunning new image captured by marine biologist Phil Dustan reveals a vibrant coral reef thriving around the wreck of the Frederick W. Day schooner, located 11 miles off Charleston. The wreck, which sank in 1914, has become an artificial reef supporting diverse tropical marine life, but overfishing threatens its ecosystem. Dustan and diver Tom Robinson advocate for marine protected areas to preserve this unique underwater habitat, highlighting its ecological and climate significance.

via Post and Courier|
#charleston#conservation#coral-reef
environment2 years ago

"Discovery of World's Largest Deep Coral Reef Shocks Scientists"

Scientists have discovered the largest deep coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths ranging from 655 feet to 3,280 feet, is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park and provides habitat for a variety of marine life. Using new underwater mapping technology, researchers identified 83,908 individual coral mound peak features in the Blake Plateau, highlighting the significance of this previously unknown reef ecosystem.

via Newser|
#coral-reef#environment#marine-biology
science-and-environment2 years ago

Scientists Map Largest Deep-Sea Coral Reef off US Atlantic Coast

Scientists have used new underwater mapping technology to discover the largest deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. Atlantic coast, stretching for about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina and reaching 68 miles wide at some points. This reef, found at depths of 655 to 3,280 feet, provides habitat for various marine life and is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park. The discovery highlights the importance of mapping the ocean floor and raises awareness about the vulnerability of deep-sea reefs to climate change and human activities.

via ABC News|
#coral-reef#deep-sea#marine-biology
science2 years ago

"Newly Discovered Rare Sea Creature with Luminous 'Crown' Found on Oman Reef"

A new species of soft coral, named Ofwegenum coronalucis, has been discovered off the coast of Oman. The colonial animal, with a "crown" of light, was found by researchers exploring shallow reefs and is considered rare, with a unique blue-green coloring. The discovery highlights the vast biodiversity in the oceans and the need for further exploration and understanding of marine life.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#biodiversity#coral-reef#marine-biology
environment2 years ago

"Navy's P-8A Plane Removed from Hawaii Reef After Causing Coral Destruction"

Underwater footage reveals the damage caused by a US Navy P-8A plane crash to an endangered coral reef in Hawaii's Kaneohe Bay. The plane overshot the runway and damaged the coral, with its tires getting lodged between them. Biologists are planning restoration efforts to give the flipped-over corals a better chance of survival. The plane was successfully recovered after 13 hours, and no contaminants from the crash spilled into the bay. A dead sea turtle was found near the crash site, and its cause of death is being investigated.

via Daily Mail|
#coral-reef#environment#hawaii
militaryenvironment2 years ago

Costly Salvage Operation Underway to Remove Crashed Navy Jet from Hawaiian Coral Reef

The US Navy estimates that it will cost $1.5 million to salvage a jet plane that crashed on a coral reef in Hawaii, with $200,000 already spent on the operation. The Navy plans to use inflatable cylinders to lift and roll the plane off the reef, aiming to protect the environment and retain the aircraft's combat capability. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the Navy is confident that the salvage operation can be carried out without further damaging the reef. The jet, a P-8A, is in good condition, and the Navy hopes to get it flying again.

via ABC News|
#coral-reef#environmental-protection#jet-plane-crash
military2 years ago

Navy's $1.5M Plan to Salvage Crashed Jet from Hawaiian Coral Reef

The U.S. Navy has released a $1.5 million plan to remove a surveillance plane that crashed into Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii. The plan involves using inflatable cylinders to lift and roll the jet off the coral reef before removing it from the ocean waters. The salvage operation, estimated to cost around $1.5 million, aims to safely recover the aircraft while protecting the environment and retaining its combat capability. Rear Adm. Kevin Lenox, leading the salvage effort, expressed confidence that the operation can be carried out without further damaging the reef.

via CBS News|
#coral-reef#hawaii#military
environment2 years ago

"US Navy Plane Crash: Underwater Video Reveals Coral Reef Damage"

Underwater video released by the US Navy shows a plane that overshot a runway resting on a coral reef in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. The plane, which has been stuck for over a week, is partially supported by the reef, with the left engine resting on coral. The Navy is investigating the cause of the incident and has removed most of the fuel from the aircraft. Environmental concerns have been raised due to potential damage to the reef, and a damage assessment will be conducted once the plane is removed.

via The Associated Press|
#coral-reef#environment#environmental-damage
environment2 years ago

"Navy's Underwater Footage Reveals Plane's Encounter with Hawaiian Reef"

The U.S. Navy has released underwater footage showing a large airplane that overshot a runway and landed in shallow water off Marine Corps Base Hawaii, with its tires resting on parts of a coral reef. The Navy is working on a plan to remove the aircraft, which has been stuck in Kaneohe Bay for over a week. No injuries were reported, and the Navy has already removed most of the fuel from the plane. Environmental officials are concerned about potential damage to the coral reef and plan to conduct a damage assessment once the plane is removed.

via NavyTimes.com|
#coral-reef#damage-assessment#environment
environment2 years ago

Sea Urchin Die-Off Endangers Eilat Coral Reef in Red Sea

The mass mortality of sea urchins, particularly black sea urchins, in the Mediterranean Sea has spread to the Gulf of Eilat, threatening to destroy the coral reef. Sea urchins are essential for coral reefs' healthy functioning, as they eat large amounts of plant materials, ensuring a balance that allows the corals to thrive against the algae. The pathology observed in the sea urchins dying in Greece and Turkey is identical to the pathology in the Caribbean, and it's also the pathology seen in the sea urchins dying in the Red Sea. The cause of mortality is a pathogenic ciliate parasite, and the team has submitted their report and recommendations for emergency steps to save the coral reefs to the Nature and Parks Authority.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#coral-reef#environment#mediterranean-sea
environment2 years ago

Black Sea Urchin Epidemic Threatens Eilat's Coral Reef.

A deadly epidemic has caused mass mortality of black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Eilat, wiping out the entire population of black sea urchins in Eilat over a couple of months. Sea urchins are considered key species essential for the healthy functioning of the coral reef. The researchers assume that the source of the deadly epidemic is a pathogenic ciliate parasite that has spread from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, posing a threat to Eilat's coral reef. Emergency steps for protecting Israel's coral reefs are now under consideration.

via Phys.org|
#coral-reef#environment#epidemic
science2 years ago

Unmasking the Killer of Caribbean Sea Urchins.

A scuticociliate, a single-celled organism, has been identified as the cause of the 2022 mass die-off of long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and Florida’s east coast. These urchins are crucial for coral reef health, and the discovery raises questions about the ciliate’s presence, growth conditions, and potential impact on other species. The research team used genomic techniques to identify the ciliate in every affected urchin specimen and confirmed it as the disease source by performing infection experiments at the USF College of Marine Science.

via SciTechDaily|
#ciliate#coral-reef#disease
environment2 years ago

Scientists uncover thriving coral reef in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.

A scientific expedition has discovered a previously unknown coral reef with abundant marine life off Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, which is the first totally pristine coral reef, approximately two kilometers long, at 400 meters deep, on the summit of a submarine mountain. The reef has more than 50% living coral and is several thousand years old at least. The discovery is significant at a global level because many deepwater systems are degraded. The South American country last year expanded the Galapagos marine reserve to protect endangered migratory species between the Galapagos and the Cocos Island in Costa Rica.

via CNN|
#conservation#coral-reef#deepwater-systems
environment2 years ago

Pristine Coral Reef Discovered in Galapagos Islands' Deep Waters

A scientific expedition has discovered a previously unknown coral reef with abundant marine life off Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, the country's environment ministry said. The reef is approximately two kilometers long and 400 meters deep, and has more than 50% living coral. The discovery is significant as many deepwater systems are degraded globally. The Galapagos, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, are also home to giant tortoises, albatrosses, cormorants and other species, some of which are endangered.

via Reuters Canada|
#coral-reef#ecuador#environment