marine conservation /tags/marine-conservation marine conservation en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:36:00 GMT Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving /environment/2025-11-10/seashells-from-centuries-ago-show-that-seagrass-meadows-on-floridas-nature-coast-are-thriving In recent decades, scientists have used methods such as radiocarbon dating to assess the age of shells scattered around Earth’s surface. Increasingly, paleontologists and conservation biologists are turning to these remains as potential treasure troves of information about what various habitats were like before humans entered the picture. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:36:00 GMT /environment/2025-11-10/seashells-from-centuries-ago-show-that-seagrass-meadows-on-floridas-nature-coast-are-thriving Michal Kowalewski and Thomas K. Frazer | The Conversation FAU researchers develop new way to track elusive stingrays and their never-seen-before habits /environment/2025-08-08/stingray-tracking-biologging-florida Although stingrays and other rays around the world are at a growing risk of extinction, research into their habits has been lacking. "Biologging" is a non-invasive method of tracking animals in the wild and is transforming how scientists study movement, behavior and social interactions. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2025-08-08/stingray-tracking-biologging-florida Sofia Zarran Florida’s Boater Freedom Act could harm fisheries, impede conservation, critics say /environment/2025-07-10/floridas-boater-freedom-act-could-harm-fisheries-impede-conservation-critics-say Conservationists worry a new law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis takes away wildlife officials' best defense against poachers. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:44:00 GMT /environment/2025-07-10/floridas-boater-freedom-act-could-harm-fisheries-impede-conservation-critics-say Jack Prator | The Tampa Bay Times Millions watch as underwater camera documents daily life on a Miami coral reef /environment/2025-04-14/millions-watch-as-underwater-camera-documents-daily-life-on-a-miami-coral-reef For five years, the Coral City Camera has given viewers a live look at aquatic reef life near Miami. It's documented the declining conditions and shown a surprising vitality among some coral species. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:55 GMT /environment/2025-04-14/millions-watch-as-underwater-camera-documents-daily-life-on-a-miami-coral-reef Greg Allen ‘Unprecedented’ ocean heat wave off Florida prompts concern for coral reefs /environment/2023-07-13/unprecedented-ocean-heat-wave-off-florida-prompts-concern-for-coral-reefs The scorching waters could already be spelling trouble for vulnerable corals ahead of the hottest part of summer. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:57:04 GMT /environment/2023-07-13/unprecedented-ocean-heat-wave-off-florida-prompts-concern-for-coral-reefs Jack Prator | The Tampa Bay Times, Max Chesnes - Tampa Bay Times U.N. talks to safeguard the world's marine biodiversity will pick back up this week /npr-breaking-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-19/u-n-talks-to-safeguard-the-worlds-marine-biodiversity-will-pick-back-up-this-week The goal of the U.N. meetings is to produce a unified agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of the world's vast marine ecosystems. Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:09:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-19/u-n-talks-to-safeguard-the-worlds-marine-biodiversity-will-pick-back-up-this-week The Associated Press Marine biologist says water quality issues need to be resolved before planting new sea grass /news/2022-03-18/fiu-marine-biologist-says-water-quality-issues-need-to-be-resolved-before-planting-new-sea-grass Over the last 10 years the Indian River Lagoon and Biscayne Bay have lost up to 100% of their sea grass in some areas says Dr. James Fourqurean,a professor of marine biology at Florida International University. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:44:10 GMT /news/2022-03-18/fiu-marine-biologist-says-water-quality-issues-need-to-be-resolved-before-planting-new-sea-grass Kevin Kerrigan Florida has a big decision coming up on the chance to catch a really big fish /news/2022-01-10/florida-has-a-big-decision-coming-up-on-the-chance-to-catch-a-really-big-fish Goliath grouper have been protected since 1990. The state of Florida is considering a plan that would allow up to 200 of the big fish to be taken each year. The public can provide input at two online workshops this week. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:03:35 GMT /news/2022-01-10/florida-has-a-big-decision-coming-up-on-the-chance-to-catch-a-really-big-fish Nancy Klingener 'Ropeless' Lobster Fishing Could Save The Whales. Could It Kill The Industry? /environment/2021-02-21/ropeless-lobster-fishing-could-save-the-whales-could-it-kill-the-industry One of the main threats to the endangered North Atlantic right whale is lobster-fishing rope, but there is hope in new ropeless technology. Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:28:57 GMT /environment/2021-02-21/ropeless-lobster-fishing-could-save-the-whales-could-it-kill-the-industry Eve Zuckoff Super Bowl Miami Campaign Highlights South Florida Environmental Challenges /news/2020-01-29/super-bowl-miami-campaign-highlights-south-florida-environmental-challenges Jose Melendez, who lives in San Francisco, was visiting Miami about a week before the Super Bowl. He said he’s planning to cheer on his team from… Thu, 30 Jan 2020 01:07:40 GMT /news/2020-01-29/super-bowl-miami-campaign-highlights-south-florida-environmental-challenges Alexander Gonzalez