Temperatures in parts of the world got so hot last year that it caused certain areas of the ocean to experience hot tub-level temperatures, which killed off essential coral reefs. The situation was ...

Treasure Coast nonprofits that research, protect, restore and advocate for clean water, especially the Indian River Lagoon, need more than holiday cheer to continue their mission. TCPalm's annual ...

RESEARCHERS ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE RECENT EXTREME HEAT AND THEY WANT TO SEE HOW IT’S IMPACTING OUR CORAL REEFS. WARMING WATER TEMPERATURES ARE ONE OF THE MANY CAUSES OF WHAT’S CALLED CORAL BLEACHING.

Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They teem with life, with about one-quarter of all ocean species depending on reefs for food and shelter at some point in their lifecycle.