Sonic Youth: Healthy Reef Sounds Increase Coral Settlement
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 13 March 2024
WHOI scientists found that playing healthy reef sounds at degraded reefs significantly increases coral larvae settlement, suggesting acoustic enrichment could be a simple, scalable tool for reef restoration.
Keywords: coral reefs, larvae settlement, acoustic enrichment, reef restoration, soundscape, WHOI, marine biology
Sea Surface Temperature Research Provides Clear Evidence of Human-Caused Climate Change
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 19 March 2024
WHOI research confirms a distinct human fingerprint in ocean temperature trends, showing that greenhouse gases have altered seasonal sea surface temperature cycles, debunking claims that recent climate changes are purely natural.
Keywords: sea surface temperature, human fingerprint, seasonal cycle, greenhouse gases, WHOI, ocean warming
Study: eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 5 April 2024
WHOI researchers found that microbial changes in reef water can signal ecosystem disturbances like hurricanes and coral disease, offering a rapid, noninvasive way to assess coral reef health and aid restoration efforts.
Keywords: coral reefs, microorganisms, reef health, eDNA, WHOI, ecosystem monitoring, Prochlorococcus
