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New study highlights the correlation between live corals and fishing yields

January 8, 2025

What does a decline in healthy coral reefs mean for fisheries? A new study published in Marine Resource Economics examines the correlation between fish yield and live coral habitats. Results show that substantial losses could occur if the restoration of coral reefs is not prioritized. Read more

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PBS Nova Building Stuff: Change It!

December 4, 2024

The Reef Solutions team and their work in USVI took center stage in a recent episode of the PBS Nova series “Building Stuff.” Learn more about how we’re working to turn back the tide on reef declines with some unique and powerful tools. Watch now

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New funding will boost vital reef restoration work

October 4, 2024

Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 2, 2024) –  Researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), along with partners, have received a grant totaling $1.5 million to advance innovative solutions that can protect the future of corals in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. WHOI’s Aran Mooney, associate scientist in the Biology Department, and Weifeng “Gordon”…

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WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands extend Partnership

July 23, 2024

WHOI and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) extending their working partnership in the exploration, study, and protection of the world’s oceans. READ MORE

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New study from Woods Hole scientists suggests sound could help restore coral reefs (WCAI)

March 19, 2024

Purring fish and snapping shrimp. Croaks and pulses from a chorus of fish. Those are some of the noises that make up the soundscape of a healthy coral reef. Local scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have been studying if these sounds could be a tool to help restore damaged 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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