Tracey Sutton, a Nova Southeastern professor and director of the DEEPEND Research Consortium, was among 28 scientists, economists and marine policy experts worldwide who was invited to assess the U.S. strategy for marine biodiversity protection.
A study conducted by a life insurance agency says that many Floridians prefer an eco-friendly final resting place over more standard methods. Their most pressing reason: Cost, according to Choice Mutual Insurance Agency, which specializes in covering burial expenses nationwide and conducts annual studies on burial trends.
Researchers studying South Florida’s coral reefs found that the region’s nearshore reefs and more sheltered inshore areas are less vulnerable to ocean acidification than previously thought — a major climate-related threat to coral reefs as ocean waters absorb more atmospheric CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.
Over 100,000 people are expected to browse and buy at the annual Miami International Boat Show running as usual on President’s Day weekend Feb. 14-18.
While oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth, just eight percent of them are protected by marine sanctuaries. Seen today as one of the most effective ways to preserve marine life, the strategy of creating marine protected areas, or MPAs has gained in popularity in the past two decades.
Scientists looking to solve underwater mysteries have more valuable information at hand, thanks to a new inventory of animal species known or expected to produce sound underwater.

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