When it comes to the ocean, we don’t know how good we used to have it.
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Scientists Find That Climate Change Stalls Reef Growth
It happened 4000 years ago and, if we keep polluting, it will happen again.
Ocean History Lessons: How Corals Can Protect Themselves From Warming
History is a valuable teacher—to natural systems as well as humans, apparently. In a study that could critically shape marine conservation efforts for years to come, scientists have found that sea life can learn from the past …
Sea Changes: Ocean Acidification Is Worse Than It’s Been for 300 Million Years
Human beings are doing unprecedented things to the Earth, which is sort of impressive when you realize that the planet has existed for more than 4.5 billion years. But that’s what happens when 7 billion people produce and consume …
Bad News for Coral Reefs: Toxic Seaweed Adds Another Threat
If you’re already daydreaming about your winter getaway to the tropics as the weather gets crisper and gloomier, consider adjusting your plans to include some swimming among the world’s coral reefs – not just because they offer an unparalleled panorama of underwater life, but also because they’re disappearing in the midst of …