Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says

A record 2023 heat wave all but eradicated two species of coral that historically served as the backbone of Florida's reefs, ...

Heat Has Essentially Wiped Out 2 Key Coral Species on Florida Reefs

Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any ...

2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation

The crucial reef-building corals were decimated by a marine heat wave in the Florida Keys. Can advances in restoration help them recover?

These iconic antler-like corals used to carpet Florida’s reef. They’ve just been declared ‘functionally extinct’

Recent record-breaking ocean temperatures have killed off so many elkhorn and staghorn corals, they are on the verge of disappearing completely, scientists have found.
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Study surprises scientists with its findings: millions of coral at Port Everglades

The study to determine what impact a planned port dredge will have on nearby coral confirmed millions of coral, including one ...
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Coral Comeback: Mote Marine Laboratory Leads Restoration Of Florida’s Vital Reef Ecosystem

Florida’s iconic coral reef is in a critical state, with a mere 2% of its living coral cover remaining, underscoring an ...

'Functionally extinct': After 10,000 years on the Florida coast, two key corals are dead

In a grim study, a team of nearly 50 researchers concludes that extreme ocean heat killed off two crucial coral species that ...