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Yehuda TurtleIsland.social

As #Felon47, #Fascism, #Authoritarianism and the #Oligarchy creep up on the US and the world, we have to remember the environmental disasters that are upon us.

VIDEO - The world’s coral reefs have been pushed into “uncharted territory” by the worst global bleaching event on record that has now hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs, scientists have warned.

#CoralReefs #GlobalWarming #Environment
theguardian.com/environment/20

Image of Florida Keys USA coral reefs totally bleached white
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Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬

More than 80% of the world’s #reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record
Reefs in at least 82 countries were exposed to enough heat to turn corals white. #CoralReefs are known for their high concentration of biodiversity that supports about a third of all #marine species and a billion people. Record high #ocean temperatures have spread like an #underwater wildfire over corals across the #Pacific, #Atlantic and Indian oceans.
theguardian.com/environment/20 #climatechange #climatecrisis

The Guardian · More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on recordBy Graham Readfearn
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Nonilex

Largest #coral bleaching event on record harms 84% of #global #reefs

Bleached coral dies when exposed to #heat stress for too long, threatening the bountiful #marine #ecosystem that depends on it for survival.

#CoralReefs around the world are losing their color at an unprecedented scale as a result of rising #sea #temperatures, marine scientists announced this week, w/ 84% of reefs exposed to bleaching levels of heat since 2023.

#ClimateCrisis #oceans #conservancy
washingtonpost.com/climate-env

The Washington Post · Largest coral bleaching event on record harms 84 percent of global reefsBy Leo Sands
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Mojo ♻️

Whales Are Fertilizing Coral Reefs—With Their Urine.
Scientists just discovered that whales play a surprising role in ocean health—by recycling nutrients through their waste.
A new study in Nature Communications found that great whales (like humpbacks, grays, and rights) transport thousands of tons of nitrogen from polar feeding zones to tropical waters each year. Their urine acts as a natural fertilizer, boosting coral reefs and coastal ecosystems that would otherwise lack essential nutrients.
Another reason we need to protect these ocean giants.

#WhaleFacts #MarineBiology #OceanConservation #ScienceNews #CoralReefs

thecooldown.com/outdoors/whale

The Cool Down · Scientists make incredible breakthrough after studying whale urine: 'We soon realized that was only part of the story'Whale pee is a precious resource for ocean ecosystems, as revealed by a new study on the impact of the "great whale pee funnel."
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earthling

Coral Reef Microbiome by Raquel S. Peixoto & Christian R. Voolstra (eds), 2025

Most up-to-date summary of microbiomes of corals and their reefs globally.

Includes scientific aspects of how microbial therapies and knowledge can support restoration/rehabilitation.

Informs science-based decisions that can support practical coral reef restoration and rehabilitation approaches.

link.springer.com/book/10.1007

@bookstodon
#books
#nonfiction
#CoralReefs
#microbiome

Microorganisms, the catalysts of all biogeochemical cycles on Earth, are the origin and essence of life—an invisible yet powerful force sustaining all living organisms. The health of both individual organisms and ecosystems critically depends on functional microbiomes that drive essential processes such as nutrient cycling, pathogen control, detoxification, and resilience. However, like their macroorganism counterparts, these beneficial microbes are vulnerable to environmental changes, and their decline often accelerates ecosystem degradation. Anthropogenic impacts have profoundly altered and often degraded most ecosystems and their microbiomes, with coral reefs being no exception. Stony corals, the foundation of these vibrant ecosystems, are among the most threatened marine organisms. Shifts in coral microbiomes toward dysbiotic (harmful) assemblages are increasingly recognized as both a cause and consequence of coral mortality. In response, active intervention strategies are being developed to restore and rehabilitate degraded microbiomes, aiming to restore and re-establish the beneficial microbial communities that sustain the health of both their host organisms and ecosystems. The success of these approaches depends on our understanding of the distribution, ecological roles, and interactions between corals and their associated microbiomes, as well as how environmental factors influence them and their potential to either amplify or mitigate anthropogenic impacts.
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Lukas VFN 🇪🇺

The Secret Sex Lives of Deep, Dark Corals
biographic.com/the-secret-sex-

"A unique fjord in Chilean #Patagonia gives scientists a chance to unlock the reproductive secrets of cold-water #corals that typically live thousands of meters below the surface... Instead of partnering with #algae within its cells for food, #Desmophyllum catches #plankton with stinging tentacles... cold-water corals live throughout the world’s oceans, providing habitat at least as critical as that of tropical #CoralReefs"

Photo of sea floor covered in various invertebrate animals
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The Conversation U.S.

Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save
coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider
each species' unique impact:
#climatechange [newsie.social/tags/climatechan] #coralreefs
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theconversation.com/parrotfish
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Mastodon hosted on newsie.socialNewsieA stable and professionally administered Mastodon server that hosts a large number of journalists and news outlets. Content focuses heavily on news and current events. #newstodon
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formuchdeliberation

10 New Sponge Species Discovered in Hawai’i’s Hidden Reefs…

Hawai’i researchers have identified ten new sponge species in Kāneʻohe Bay, emphasizing their ecological importance in coral reef ecosystems. Their findings reveal hidden biodiversity and highlight the need for further study... #biodiversity #marinescience #spongespecies #coralreefs

formuchdeliberation.wordpress.

for much deliberation · 10 New Sponge Species Discovered in Hawai’i’s Hidden Reefs…Hawai’i researchers have identified ten new sponge species in Kāneʻohe Bay, emphasizing their ecological importance in coral reef ecosystems. Their findings reveal hidden biodiversity and highlight…
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