Sentences with phrase «coral reef ecosystems»

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Such is the desperate status of the lionfish wars, an invasion of this predatory fish from the Pacific Ocean into the Bahamas and Caribbean region that threatens everything from coral reef ecosystems to the local economies, which are based on fishing and tourism.

As the oceans warm, the concern is that the frequency of events will surpass the rate at which coral reef ecosystems can either adapt (to warmer temperatures) or recover (from bleaching events).

Previous studies have found that better marine conservation not only preserves biodiversity in found in mangrove, salt marsh and coral reef ecosystems — but also protects people in terms of mitigating the impact of natural disasters or ensuring their economic means of livelihood.

ASR Ltd, the leader in recreating coral reef ecosystems, has created a new multi-purpose reef system that not only decreases beach erosion, but also provides killer waves.

«Bleaching that takes place every year will invariably cause major changes in the ecological function of coral reef ecosystems,» said study leader Dr. van Hooidonk of NOAA and the University of Miami.

«I know firsthand what is at stake — Florida has over 1,100 miles of coastline including pristine beaches and sensitive mangrove forests; is home to 84 % of our nation's coral reef ecosystems; and possesses critical habitat and breeding grounds for myriad marine species that must be preserved for the benefit of future generations.

«Our actions have a big impact on what happens in these coral reef ecosystems, which are already hit hard by other forces like global warming, ocean acidification and overfishing,» said Tissot, lead author and professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at WSU Vancouver.

They argue, «A view of coral reef ecosystems that emphasizes regional and historical variability and acclimation / adaptation to various environments is likely to be more accurate than one that sees them as characterized by stable and benign temperature regimes close to their upper thresholds.»

And now, some experts are saying the events could signal an even more disturbing revelation — the idea that we're reaching a point where many coral reef ecosystems may not be able to adapt to the relentless progression of climate change.

Warming waters cause the corals, the basis for important coral reef ecosystems, to bleach, or expel the symbiotic algae, which provide them with color.

Second, our direct actions, be they destructive overfishing or constructive fisheries management, have a huge impact on the future of coral reef ecosystems.

At risk will be coral reef ecosystems that support tourism, fisheries and the many other human activities, he said.

Over a million species, most not yet described [119], are estimated to populate coral reef ecosystems generating crucial ecosystem services for at least 500 million people in tropical coastal areas.

The world's corals and coral reef ecosystems are in crisis.

If corals are to survive, they need relief from each of these threats, and the strong protections of the Endangered Species Act will be a vital step toward the conservation of corals and coral reef ecosystems.

Oct 15, 2013 by ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies http://www.youtube.com/user/CoralCoE/videos Presentation given at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies 2013 Symposium: Coral Reefs in the 21st Century ~ James Cook University, in Townsville Australia by Professor Ove Hoegh Guldberg (21 mins Lecture) Global Change Institute University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD 1) The AR5 IPCC Process 2) Recent changes in the Ocean 1950 - 2009 3) Projected changes in temperature and other variables 4) Implications for Coral Reef Ecosystems

The loss of coral reef ecosystems also is exposing people to flooding, coastal erosion and the loss of food and income from reef - based fisheries and tourism, he added.

The analysis predicts that all 29 coral - containing World Heritage sites would cease to exist as functioning coral reef ecosystems by the end of this century under a business - as - usual emissions scenario.

The slow rate of recovery seen in Caribbean reefs [16], [24], [25] suggests that such high levels of mortality may determine the fate of coral reef ecosystems in this region for decades to come.

Coral bleaching has become a major threat to coral reef ecosystems worldwide [1].

These tipping points could be ice sheets on Greenland and Antarctica melting permanently, global food shortages and widespread crop failures with more extreme weather, rising ocean temperatures and acidity reaching triggering a crash in global coral reef ecosystems, and warming oceans push the release of methane from the sea floor, which could lead to runaway climate change, etc..

The coral reef ecosystems provide food and income for upwards of 100 million people, and a new study shows exactly how that networks keeps fish in the oceans.

I suspect that if we do have another sever El Niño we can say sayonara to many of the remaining tropical coral reef ecosystems.

For kids who love the ocean, there's a fascinating study on cnidarians, zooxanthellae, and coral reef ecosystems.

The analysis predicts that all 29 coral - containing World Heritage sites might cease to exist as functioning coral reef ecosystems by the end of this century if CO2 emissions are not drastically reduced.

The students will make their own conclusions about the effect of Carbon Emissions on our coral reef ecosystems.

Cultural values of many tropical island communities (e.g., religious sites and traditional uses of marine resources) depend upon healthy coral reef ecosystems and can be adversely affected by coral bleaching.

Over a million species, most not yet described [119], are estimated to populate coral reef ecosystems generating crucial ecosystem services for at least 500 million people in tropical coastal areas.

Under the guidance of Professor Ove Hoegh - Guldberg and Associate Professor Sophie Dove, the lab is conducting research into a variety of topics related to coral reef ecosystems.

My research addresses this need by (1) Characterising the spatially explicit functional role of reef fish; (2) Evaluating the interaction of fish with coral reef structure across spatial scales; and (3) Uses this information to evaluate the effectiveness of cross-scale diversity of function in fish as an indicator of resilience in coral reef ecosystems.

Ocean acidification represents one of the most serious long - term threats to coral reef ecosystems and will continue through this century, irrespective of progress in reducing emissions due to the amount of carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere.

Evidence suggests that raised temperatures may also be deleterious to coral larvae (the dispersive life stage), which are crucial for recruitment and replenishment in coral reef ecosystems.

In Israel, David will be researching the evolution, age, and past sea level history of submerged fossil terraces in the Gulf of Aqaba, which form the basis for the Israel's critical modern mesophotic coral reef ecosystems.

Coral - associated microbial communities, including protists, bacteria, archaea and viruses, are important components of the coral holobiont that influence the health of corals and coral reef ecosystems.

Over the past five years AIMS researchers have been studying the area, which is the only known CO2 seep site in coral reef ecosystems in the world.

«This study is useful to understand alternative ways fishing is affecting coral reef ecosystems,» Allgeier said.

Fish are the key ingredients in a new recipe to diagnose and restore degraded coral reef ecosystems, according to scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science, WCS, James Cook University, and other organizations in a new study in the journal Nature.

Fish are the key ingredients in a new recipe to diagnose and restore degraded coral reef ecosystems, according to scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science, the WCS, James Cook University, and other organizations in a new study in the journal Nature.

The findings showed that sediments provide an important record of the bottom dwelling organisms that formed the architecture of coral reef ecosystems and support their high biodiversity today.

The authors posit that the correlated results demonstrate the potential role citizen science may play in shark conservation in coral reef ecosystems.

«Shark fishing appears to have quite dramatic effects on coral reef ecosystems.

In healthy coral reef ecosystems, concentrations of ammonia — a toxic waste product produced by most animals — are close to zero.

That makes the region «a natural laboratory to study how coral reef ecosystems are structured and function under these acidic conditions.»

Coral skeletons are the building blocks of diverse coral reef ecosystems, which has led to increasing concern over how these key species will cope with warming and acidifying oceans that threaten their stability.

The study on reproductive strategies is critical to assess the conservation of coral reef ecosystems worldwide.

Dr. C. Mark Eakin is Coordinator of NOAA's Coral Reef Watch, an effort focused on the monitoring of coral reef ecosystems through satellite, in situ, and paleoenvironmental observations.

The study may pave a way for global restoration of the rich coral reef ecosystems that are suffering.

The technique, similar to DNA profiling in humans, enables scientists to study genetic diversity and connectivity among the Acropora coral populations, thus finding clues to help with the conservation of coral reef ecosystems in waters around Okinawa and the world.

New research on tropical coral reef ecosystems showed that releasing larvae more often is beneficial for a species» network.