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Geotimes December 2003 Naomi Lubick |
Unknown Future for Coral Reefs Coral reefs are in danger and their recovery, when compared to historic coral reefs, is not assured. Though action is necessary to preserve reefs today, researchers do not know enough about how reefs function to guarantee that conservation and remediation will work. |
Real Travel Adventures June 2007 Larry & Gail Taylor |
Ten Best Snorkeling Spots in the World A list of the ten best snorkeling spots include locations in Australia and Egypt. |
Geotimes October 2007 Nicole Branan |
Chemicals Worse for Corals Than Oil Researchers collected coral fragments in the Red Sea to test for reactions to chemical dispersants used to clean up oil spills. They found the dispersants damaged corals more than the oil. |
Smithsonian January 2007 Dick Teresi |
Paleozoic Vermont Peculiar as it may sound, Isle La Motte, which is some 175 miles from the Atlantic Coast, is the best place to see one of the oldest reefs on earth. |
Geotimes December 2004 Sara Pratt |
Acidic Waters Threaten Sea Life High acidity in the world's oceans may be threatening coral populations, such as those in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. |
Chemistry World October 24, 2013 Emma Stoye |
Sulfur chemistry links coral to climate Researchers in Australia say that the destruction of coral reefs could pose a 'double jeopardy' for the environment, as a new study has found that corals produce a sulfur molecule linked to the global climate cycle. |
Chemistry World October 7, 2008 Lewis Brindley |
Ocean acidification threat to UK coral reefs The latest studies on ocean acidification indicate that it's not just tropical corals that are under threat from ocean acidification, but cold water corals too. |
Salon.com April 5, 2001 Bill Wyman |
The Great Coral Caper! Australia investigates "Survivor" for eco-crimes after a contestant pilfers pieces of the Great Barrier Reef... |
Geotimes July 2004 Carolyn Gramling |
Under-Reef Pipelines Get Green Light Staghorn coral live in seagrass in the Florida Keys Marine National Sanctuary. Two companies are planning to construct underwater pipelines carrying natural gas through a stretch of coral reef north of the sanctuary and down to the Bahamas. |
IDB America September 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Scientists Roll up Their Sleeves on Brazil's Coral Coast Marine ecologists want to reverse the destruction of coral reefs. But they know that research alone cannot conserve a precious resource without the participation of the local people. |
Geotimes May 2007 Nicole Branan |
Kenyan Erosion Portends Problems Soil erosion is a serious problem in Kenya, endangering the nation's food security and threatening its terrestrial ecosystems and near-shore marine environments. But because of a lack of long, continuous records, the patterns of soil erosion are largely unknown. |
IEEE Spectrum June 2006 Theberge & Dudek |
Gone Swimmin' An amphibious robot explores aquatic environments and could help save coral reefs, too. |
AskMen.com Harry Marks |
Top 10: Scuba Diving Destinations The ability to explore the mysterious sea entices many travelers to visit some of the world's most accessible and picturesque coasts. That's why, with summer nearly here, it's worth checking out the 10 best scuba diving sites. |
Reason October 2001 Ronald Bailey |
Reef Madness How Alabama fishermen are repopulating the sea... |
Scientific American February 2009 Charles Q. Choi |
Ocean Acidification from CO 2 Is Happening Faster Than Thought Carbon dioxide may be acidifying seawater faster than thought |
Geotimes September 2006 Carolyn Gramling |
Corals Adapt to Sea Change When seawater chemistry changes, some corals can change their structural makeup in an effort to adjust -- making them the first creatures known to do so, according to a new study. |
Searcher Nov/Dec 2003 David Mattison |
Information on the Seven Seas: International Ocean Science Web Resources (Part 2) A look at three areas of international cooperation in ocean science research: the physical and chemical ocean, meteorology, and marine life. |
Science News March 20, 2004 |
Coral Reef Report Coral Reef Report is a new online magazine that aims to "celebrate the power and mystery of the planet's coral reefs." |
Outside July 2008 Bucky McMahon |
Where the Walking Shark Lives Pull on a tank in Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat and witness diving's final frontier. |
Wired December 2004 Erika Check |
Mysteries of the Deep The top 15 places to explore beneath the sea. |
Outside February 2008 Katie Arnold |
Bush 2008 From an eco-friendly lodge near the Great Barrier Reef to a luxurious guesthouse on a working sheep ranch, Australia's new outback hideaways are energizing travel in the land Down Under |
Outside February 2008 Jad Davenport |
Andros Barrier Reef This reef is largely unexplored, undisturbed, and crowded with sea life. |
CEO Traveler |
Sydney, Australia The Stage for 2000 Olympic Games |
Geotimes June 2003 Peter Doyle |
The British Framework for Geoconservation Geoconservation, sometimes called Earth heritage conservation, is a relatively new concept. It means conserving Earth's geological and geomorphological features for the same reasons that habitats are conserved, namely that they have intrinsic value in their own right. |
Finance & Development March 2008 |
In Brief Measuring risks of public debt... Year of the coral reef... Mangrove management... War games... Record foreign investment... Events of interest to the finance and development community in 2008... |
Adventure Christain DeBenedetti |
Australia Adventure Travel: The Queen of Oz You don't need a tall ship to follow Captain Cook's trail through Queensland, just a full tank of gas and a taste for Australia's wild coast. |
Chemistry World June 23, 2006 Jon Evans |
Phosphorus Concentrations Catalogued in Coral A species of cold-water coral keeps an accurate record of marine phosphorus concentrations, report geoscientists. The coral Desmophyllum dianthus incorporates phosphorus into its skeleton at concentrations proportional to those in the surrounding ocean. |
Scientific American December 26, 2005 |
Echoes from the Past Many scientists are encouraging officials in tsunami-prone areas to consider such factors as destroyed protective natural barriers like coral reefs and sand dunes when designing new building codes and evacuation routes. |
AskMen.com August 2, 2001 Harry Marks |
Top 10: Safari & Wildlife Destinations Life getting boring and mundane? Tired of leaving the big city for another city full of pollution and high-rises? Why not embrace a challenge and hit the sights for something different? |
Finefishing Saltwater Louis Bignami |
Easy, Affordable Hawaiian Fishing Fishing Hawaii on a budget... |
Salon.com Bill Belleville |
Into the jaws of destiny Whatever you think a shark is, you're wrong -- until you look it in the eye. |
Outside November 2001 |
Lead Us into Temptation And deliver us pronto to these 44 island Edens --- if they were any more perfect we'd be in heaven... |
AskMen.com Alisha Connor |
Top 10: Secret Tropical Destinations Whether you're looking to hike an extinct volcano, dive with the fishes or stretch out on the beach, these tropical destinations will have you booking your flight ASAP. |
Outside February 2003 Dianna Delling |
Going Deep Cinematographer Howard Hall captures coral reefs, swarming sharks, and life below 300 feet. |
High on Adventure October 2002 |
Taveuni -- A Fijian Paradise Maravu Resort highlights Fiji's "Garden Island" |
AskMen.com Daniel Harrison |
Top 10: Private Islands For Rent These ten tropical spots are full of first-class amenities, offer beautiful ocean views and, best of all, provide rest, relaxation and solitude. |
Geotimes December 2006 Fred Schwab |
Why Fester? Let's Sequester! Instead of looking toward another fossil fuel-based energy choice, scientists need to examine carbon dioxide sequestering, the capture and storage technology that removes anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. |
Finefishing Saltwater |
Winsome Walker's Cay Interested In Deep Sea Angling Or Bottom Fishing? Few places in the Bahamas offer more variety of fishing charters than the productive waters found off Walker's Cay. |
CEO Traveler |
Divers' Paradise Diving in Harbour Village, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, The Caribbean |
AskMen.com Farah Averill |
Top 10: Endangered Locales Many of the world's ancient and treasured sites are at risk of disappearing. To ensure you visit these sites before it's too late, we're listing 10 of the world's top endangered locales. |
Outside December 2004 Meg Lukens Noonan |
360-Degree Beach Vu Nine dreamy private isles to call your own. |
Wired May 2004 Carl Hoffman |
Endless Summer (on Demand) Kerry Black is bringing world-class waves to the malls of America. Grab your board - surf's up 6 a.m. to midnight, 365 days a year. |
BusinessWeek February 3, 2011 Jim Efstathiou Jr. |
Coal Exports to Asia Have Green Groups on Edge Environmentalists are challenging Ambre Energy's plans for a Washington State export terminal |
Real Travel Adventures August 2006 Antonio Graceffo |
Sihanoukville: SCUBA Diving is Saving Cambodia's Reefs Cambodia is still wild and untapped. An increase in eco-friendly diving and a reclaiming of the reefs will increase tourism, bringing a much-needed economic boost to the depressed local economy. |
High on Adventure February 2003 |
Antigua -- A Caribbean Haven Long Bay Hotel Highlights This Island Gem |
TIME Asia January 24, 2011 Kamenev & Mahr |
The Moment As the floodwaters of the Brisbane River churned through the heart of the city that shares its name, some residents found solace in the sense of ironic humor for which Australia is famed. |
High on Adventure April 2000 Les Furnanz |
Dazzling French Polynesia Tahiti and Neighboring Isles Exceed Their Fame |
Geotimes July 2007 Kathryn Hansen |
Ancient Ocean Burps A sediment core extracted from the ocean floor off the coast of Baja, Calif., indicates two "burps" of carbon dioxide were once released from a deep, stagnant part of the ocean. |
Chemistry World December 17, 2014 Matthew Gunther |
Chemical camouflage helps fish hide from predators This is the first time that chemical crypsis -- the ability of an organism to avoid detection by using odor-based camouflage -- has been observed in vertebrates. |
DailyCandy December 18, 2004 |
Travel: Old Spice Zanzibar: Come here to relax after safari, or just to be the only one among your friends who even knows where the heck it is. The best time to visit is November through March. |