Topic: reef restoration
Researchers find silver lining to coral dieoff
Scientists at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute have found some corals are more resilient to drastic temperature but more susceptible to disease.
EU grant funds CCMI reef resiliency research
With the help of a CI$228,220 grant from the European Union, the Central Caribbean Marine Institute is carrying out research at its Little Cayman field station into the resiliency of corals to diseases and rising temperatures.
Reef restoration from Carnival anchor drop nears completion
When the Carnival Magic dropped its anchor in the wrong spot on Aug. 27, 2014, it destroyed about 16,000 square feet of coral reef off the George Town waterfront. Now, almost 20 months later, the restoration work by a dedicated group of volunteers is almost complete.
Restoration completed of reef damaged by Paul Allen’s yacht
The Department of Environment and Paul Allen’s company Vulcan, Inc., on Friday announced the completion of a joint restoration project aimed at helping to speed the recovery of coral in West Bay damaged by Mr. Allen’s yacht in January.
