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Autonomous underwater robot discovers hidden coral reef “hotspots”

May 17, 2026

New underwater robot combines audio and visual data to identify areas of high biological activity, opening new possibilities in coral reef conservation by autonomously identifying, mapping biodiversity “hotspots” at sub-meter scales, even in unexplored reef environments. Read more>  

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Seawater microbes offer new, non-invasive way to detect coral disease

January 21, 2026

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands have discovered that microorganisms in seawater surrounding corals provide a powerful indicator of coral disease, potentially transforming how reef health is monitored worldwide. Read more >

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Underwater ‘reef music’ could help in coral restoration

December 1, 2025

Few ecosystems are struggling more than coral reefs. They’re facing a variety of threats like warmer temperatures, pollution and overfishing. A team led by Aran Mooney at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is experimenting with sound to revive them. Watch now

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Species-level Detection and Tracking of Caribbean Coral Reef Fish

October 29, 2025

New study demonstrates that species-level detection and tracking of fish from videos is a crucial capability for ecologists to study and understand trends in bio-diversity as they relate to ecosystem changes. Read more

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The Race to Engineer Coral Reef Solutions in the U.S. Virgin Islands

June 10, 2025

Inside Climate News, July 9, 2025 As world leaders gather to address a global marine crisis at the UN Ocean Conference, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution demonstrate promising tech to monitor and restore dying reefs. Read more

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A COP-28 Minute with Amy Apprill

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

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COP28: A Solutions Toolbox to Save Coral Reefs

December 1, 2023

Economically valuable and biodiverse coral reefs are under threat from climate change and human-based activities. Recently, the Reef Solutions Toolbox, or the array of tools or solutions available to save coral reefs, has grown in size and comprehensiveness to support this global challenge. Join us as we present the array of science, financial, political, and community-based tools being developed and implemented to save coral reefs and discuss the still critical needs for climate neutrality, mitigating loss and damage of reefs and increased global coordination to meet this critical challenge.

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