Water temperature has cooled to 80F and has remained cooler from the start of November 2015. Trade winds are back and mound corals are showing signs of recovery by showing bright brown colors. These corals were bleached completely Mid October 2015. The effect is almost similar to being air brushed. Good news.… Read more “signs of coral recovery from bleaching”
Palau is making a dream to reality
Hawaiian needs to rise to the challenge.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/10/151028-palau-marine-protected-area-official-oceans-animals-conservation/?utm_source=GooglePlus&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_gp20151028news-palauannouncement&utm_campaign=Content… Read more “Palau is making a dream to reality”
Coral bleaching affects on fish communities
According to the article Coral Bleaching Disturbs Structure Of Fish Communities, Science Daily 11,3,2008,
After the corals die, turf algae and macroalgae rapidly invaded the space left free by the dead corals, leading to increased uniformity of the habitat. The mortality resulting from the bleaching particularly affects the reef-building corals.… Read more “Coral bleaching affects on fish communities”