Two Decades of Data Show That Climate Change Is Transforming Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay Climate Change, Monitoring, and Restoration
Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise Are Altering Biscayne Bay
Article link | The Invading Sea | The Invading Sea | June 9, 2026
The article summarizes University of Miami findings that Biscayne Bay is becoming warmer, saltier, and more acidic as climate change accelerates.
Two Decades of Data Show Climate Change Is Transforming Biscayne Bay
Article link | Diana Udel / University of Miami / Phys.org | June 1, 2026
Scientists found that Biscayne Bay has become warmer, saltier, and more acidic over two decades, raising concerns for seagrass, fisheries, water resources, and coastal resilience.
Two Decades of Data Show Climate Change Is Transforming Biscayne Bay, Study Finds
Article link | University of Miami Rosenstiel School | University of Miami | June 2026
University of Miami researchers report that long-term monitoring reveals measurable climate-driven changes in Biscayne Bay’s temperature, salinity, oxygen, and pH.
Two Decades of Data Show Climate Change Is Transforming Biscayne Bay
Article link | University of Miami Rosenstiel School / EurekAlert | EurekAlert | June 1, 2026
The study highlights rising salinity, warming waters, and declining pH across Biscayne Bay, showing how local estuaries are responding to global climate change.
Biscayne Bay’s Health Shows Little Improvement, Report Says
Article link | Axios Miami | Axios | May 20, 2026
The 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card found that the bay’s overall health remains strained by runoff, nutrients, sediment, pollution, and ecological degradation.
Miami-Dade County Releases 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | May 19, 2026
Miami-Dade’s 2026 report card documents continuing water-quality and habitat concerns in Biscayne Bay, while noting localized improvements in water clarity and seagrass recovery.
Restoring Biscayne Bay’s Blue Heart
Article link | National Parks Traveler | National Parks Traveler | April 26, 2026
Biscayne Bay restoration requires addressing decades of pollution while also preparing for warming waters, stronger storms, and climate-driven ecosystem shifts.
Working to Restore Biscayne Bay
Article link | National Parks Traveler | National Parks Traveler | April 26, 2026
Restoration efforts in Biscayne Bay focus on pollution, seagrass loss, fish kills, algal blooms, aging infrastructure, and the added pressure of warming waters and stronger storms.
Atlantic Nurse Sharks Show Faster Growth Patterns in Biscayne Bay
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | January 28, 2026
Researchers found that juvenile nurse sharks in Biscayne Bay grow differently than nearby populations, underscoring the bay’s role as important habitat despite environmental degradation.
Biscayne Bay as Critical Juvenile Shark Habitat
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | Phys.org | January 28, 2026
Juvenile nurse shark growth patterns show that Biscayne Bay remains ecologically important even as climate change and pollution alter its habitat.
Biscayne Bay Water Quality and Habitat Indicators
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | 2026
Miami-Dade’s public dashboard provides water-quality and habitat indicators that help track whether restoration is improving Biscayne Bay’s ecological health.
2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | 2026
The interactive report card tracks Biscayne Bay water quality, habitat condition, seagrass, macroalgae, sponges, and regional ecological health.
North Biscayne Bay Total Seagrass
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | 2026
Miami-Dade’s seagrass mapping shows changes in North Biscayne Bay, including recent expansion after earlier seagrass losses.
Seagrass Recovery in North Biscayne Bay
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | 2026
County seagrass monitoring shows areas of recovery in North Biscayne Bay, demonstrating the importance of long-term mapping after ecosystem decline.
Climate Change Influence on Salinity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen and pH in Biscayne Bay
Article link | ResearchGate | ResearchGate | 2026
Two decades of Biscayne Bay observations show climate-linked changes in salinity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and acidity.
Climate Change Impacts on Salinity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen and pH in Biscayne Bay
Article link | Research preprint | SSRN | 2026
The preprint analyzes long-term monitoring data from Biscayne Bay and connects warming, salinity change, oxygen, and pH trends to climate change and sea-level rise.
Aggressive Seagrass Species Discovered in Biscayne Bay
Article link | Florida International University / Phys.org | September 5, 2024
FIU scientists identified the invasive seagrass Halophila stipulacea in Biscayne Bay, raising questions about how disturbed and warming ecosystems may shift.
Aggressive Seagrass Species Discovered in Biscayne Bay
Article link | Florida International University | FIU News | September 4, 2024
The discovery of a non-native seagrass in Biscayne Bay highlights the vulnerability of coastal ecosystems already affected by pollution, warming, and habitat stress.
Potential Challenges for Restoration of Biscayne Bay Under Climate Change
Article link | V. J. Alarcon et al. | NOAA Repository | 2024
Restoration planning for Biscayne Bay must account for sea-level rise, salinity shifts, hydrodynamics, nutrient pollution, and long-term climate stress.
Potential Challenges for the Restoration of Biscayne Bay
Article link | V. J. Alarcon et al. | NOAA Repository | 2024
The paper reviews restoration challenges in Biscayne Bay, including hydrology, salinity, climate change, sea-level rise, water quality, and ecosystem recovery.
Researchers Work to Bring Biscayne Bay Back From the Brink
Article link | Florida International University / Phys.org | May 2021
Scientists and local governments are working on solutions for Biscayne Bay’s seagrass die-offs, fish kills, algal blooms, sewage leaks, stormwater, and fertilizer pollution.
Biscayne Bay Declining Water Quality
Article link | Florida International University | FIU | 2020
FIU’s overview explains how nutrients, septic systems, stormwater, bacteria, and seagrass die-offs contribute to Biscayne Bay’s water-quality decline.
Healthy Corals in Biscayne Bay Surprised Scientists
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | October 1, 2020
Scientists found unexpectedly healthy corals in parts of Biscayne Bay, but noted that nutrient pollution and seagrass loss continue to threaten the ecosystem.
Thousands of Fish Turned Up Dead in Biscayne Bay. Coral Reefs Could Be Next
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | August 20, 2020
A major fish kill in Biscayne Bay was linked to hot water, pollution, and low oxygen, warning that corals and other marine life may also be at risk.
Report on the Findings of the County’s Study on Biscayne Bay
Article link | Miami-Dade County | Miami-Dade County | February 5, 2019
Miami-Dade’s report examines Biscayne Bay seagrass die-offs, water-quality problems, nutrient sources, and management needs.
Hurricane Sent Foul Water From the Sewers Into Biscayne Bay
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | October 2017
Hurricane-related sewage and runoff worsened Biscayne Bay water quality, adding nutrients, reducing oxygen, and stressing seagrass beds.
Seagrass, Water Quality, and Estuary Health
Feasibility to Detect Rapid Change and Disappearance of Seagrass
Article link | Takehisa Yamakita et al. | arXiv | June 6, 2026
Researchers use long-term imagery and satellite data to detect abrupt seagrass collapse, offering methods relevant to monitoring vulnerable coastal meadows.
Ocean Warming Indirectly Affects Seagrass Performance
Article link | Research article | New Phytologist | May 5, 2026
The study suggests that warming can alter sediment microbial communities in ways that reduce seagrass performance and resilience.
Synergistic Effects of Interconnectivity Among Coral Reefs, Seagrass, and Mangroves
Article link | W. Mao et al. | The Innovation Geoscience | 2026
The study emphasizes that coral, seagrass, and mangrove ecosystems work together to support biodiversity, shoreline protection, and climate resilience.
Seagrass, Coral, and Mangrove Connectivity Supports Coastal Resilience
Article link | W. Mao et al. | The Innovation Geoscience | 2026
Connected coral, seagrass, and mangrove habitats can strengthen coastal resilience, protect shorelines, and support biodiversity under climate pressure.
Climate Resilience Through Seagrass, Coral, and Mangrove Protection
Article link | W. Mao et al. | The Innovation Geoscience | 2026
Integrated management of seagrass, coral, and mangrove systems can strengthen coastal resilience better than treating each habitat separately.
Novel In Situ CO2 Enrichment System Reveals Seagrass Responses to Coastal Acidification
Article link | R. B. Wallace et al. | EGUsphere | 2026
Researchers developed a field system to study how coastal acidification affects seagrass growth and survival in estuarine settings.
Investigating the Vulnerability of Estuarine Water Quality to Climate Change
Article link | P. Robins et al. | UK Environment Agency | 2026
The report examines how warming, precipitation shifts, river flow changes, and contaminant loads can affect estuarine salinity and water quality.
It’s Been 25 Years Since America Decided to Save the Everglades
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | December 23, 2025
The article reviews Everglades restoration and explains how water management affects Florida Bay, salinity, seagrass die-offs, algal blooms, and coastal ecosystems.
Everglades Water Management and Florida Bay Seagrass
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | December 23, 2025
Everglades restoration affects salinity, freshwater flow, and seagrass recovery in Florida Bay, a connected issue for South Florida coastal resilience.
What Is Climate Change’s Role in Seagrass Die-Offs in South Florida Waters?
Article link | WLRN | WLRN | July 3, 2025
Scientists explain how heat waves can worsen seagrass decline by affecting water quality, oxygen levels, photosynthesis, and plant growth in South Florida waters.
What Is Climate Change’s Role in Seagrass Die-Offs in South Florida Waters?
Article link | Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald | June 30, 2025
The article examines how warming water, nutrient pollution, and oxygen stress interact to weaken seagrass ecosystems in Florida Bay and nearby South Florida waters.
Protecting Seagrasses Is Essential to Preventing Climate Damages, Research Finds
Article link | Florida International University | FIU News | May 6, 2025
FIU-led research finds that protecting seagrass meadows can help prevent major climate damages by keeping stored blue carbon from being released.
Seagrass Blue Carbon and Climate Protection
Article link | Florida International University | FIU News | May 6, 2025
Protecting seagrass prevents stored carbon from being released and supports fisheries, water clarity, habitat, and coastal resilience.
An Overlooked Climate Ally Is in Deep Trouble
Article link | Mary Kate McCoy | Conservation International | May 6, 2025
Conservation International reports that seagrass ecosystems store carbon and support marine life but are increasingly threatened by warming, pollution, and habitat loss.
Dolphins Starve When Seagrass Dies Off in Florida, Study Finds
Article link | Orlando Sentinel / Phys.org | April 16, 2025
Seagrass die-offs in Florida estuaries can ripple through food webs, reducing prey availability and contributing to poor body condition in resident dolphins.
Florida Seagrass Decline and Food-Web Impacts
Article link | Orlando Sentinel / Phys.org | Phys.org | April 16, 2025
The loss of seagrass habitat can reduce prey and weaken marine food webs, affecting dolphins and other animals that depend on healthy estuaries.
Climate Change Threatens Seagrass, but It Proves More Resilient Than Expected
Article link | Wageningen University & Research | WUR | April 14, 2025
Researchers found that some seagrasses may be more resilient than expected, but warming, herbivory, and nutrient pollution can still undermine recovery.
The Biggest Threats to Seagrass in Florida—and How We Can Save It
Article link | Florida Oceanographic Society | Florida Oceanographic Society | February 21, 2025
The article explains how nutrient pollution, water clarity, dredging, boating, and hotter marine conditions threaten Florida’s seagrass beds.
New Research Reveals Some Seagrasses Are Resilient to Climate Change
Article link | IHE Delft | IHE Delft | January 30, 2025
New research suggests that some seagrass and seaweed systems can withstand climate stress better than expected, though local pollution and heat remain serious threats.
Marine Heatwave and Coral Bleaching Response FAQs
Article link | NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary | NOAA | 2025
NOAA explains South Florida marine heatwaves, coral bleaching, heat stress, and response efforts during prolonged warm-water events.
Planting Hope: How Seagrass Can Tackle Climate Change
Article link | WWF | WWF | 2025
WWF explains how seagrass stores carbon, protects shorelines, filters water, and supports biodiversity, making restoration important for coastal resilience.
Seagrass Crisis Is Damaging Our Fight Against Climate Change
Article link | Blue Marine Foundation | Blue Marine Foundation | 2025
The article explains how poor water quality and nutrient pollution can weaken seagrass ecosystems and reduce their value as climate allies.
Untreated Sewage and Fertilizer Runoff Threaten the Florida Manatee’s Food Supply
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | November 14, 2024
Research on Florida estuaries shows how nutrient pollution can drive seagrass losses, alter food webs, and harm animals that depend on seagrass habitat.
Florida Estuaries Are Warming Even Faster Than Global Oceans
Article link | Axios Tampa Bay | Axios | August 9, 2024
University of South Florida research found rapid warming in Florida estuaries, a pattern relevant to shallow coastal waters where heat can worsen algae and seagrass stress.
Florida Estuaries, Marine Heat, and Harmful Algae
Article link | Axios Tampa Bay | Axios | August 9, 2024
Rapid estuary warming can increase harmful algae risks and stress seagrass and fish, showing why water-quality improvements are needed alongside climate action.
Climate Change, Ocean Warming, and Coastal Foundation Species
Article link | NESP Climate Systems Hub | NESP | June 13, 2024
The research summary explains how marine heatwaves affect habitat-forming species that support fisheries, biodiversity, and shoreline protection.
Global Impacts of Marine Heatwaves on Coastal Foundation Species
Article link | K. E. Smith et al. | Nature Communications / PMC | June 2024
A global analysis found that intense summer marine heatwaves contribute to declines in foundation species such as corals, seagrasses, and kelp.
Marine Heatwaves Threaten Coral, Seagrass, and Kelp Worldwide
Article link | K. E. Smith et al. | Nature Communications / PMC | 2024
A global study shows that foundation species, including seagrass and corals, are especially vulnerable to intense summer marine heatwaves.
Reduced Seagrass Resilience Due to Environmental and Biological Feedbacks Following a Large-Scale Die-Off
Article link | J. de Fouw et al. | Frontiers in Marine Science | 2024
Research on Florida Bay shows that seagrass recovery after die-off can remain vulnerable to salinity, oxygen stress, warming, and reinforcing ecological feedbacks.
Climate Change, Salinity, and Seagrass Recovery in Florida Bay
Article link | J. de Fouw et al. | Frontiers in Marine Science | 2024
Florida Bay research shows that climate change can worsen hypersalinity and oxygen stress, slowing seagrass recovery after large die-offs.
Bloom and Bust: New Study Details Exactly How Terrible Algae Is for Florida’s Economy
Article link | Bill Kearney / South Florida Sun Sentinel / Phys.org | January 22, 2024
Harmful algal blooms damage ecosystems, seagrass, wildlife, tourism, property values, and public health, showing why nutrient control matters for Florida waters.
South Florida’s Nearshore Reefs Less Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification, Study Finds
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | January 17, 2024
Scientists found that some South Florida nearshore reefs may have acidification refuges linked to nearby seagrass meadows and local carbonate chemistry.
Key Study Demonstrates Buffering of Some Florida Reefs Against Ocean Acidification
Article link | NOAA AOML | NOAA | January 17, 2024
NOAA explains research showing that benthic communities and seagrass-associated processes can help buffer some Florida reefs from acidification.
South Florida Reef Refugia and Seagrass Meadows
Article link | NOAA AOML | NOAA | January 17, 2024
NOAA highlights evidence that seagrass-linked processes can reduce acidification stress in some reef areas, supporting habitat conservation.
South Florida’s Nearshore Reefs Less Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification
Article link | Florida Climate Institute | Florida Climate Institute | 2024
Researchers found that inshore reef zones near seagrass may be less vulnerable to acidification, offering a potential climate refuge.
Climate Change Mitigation by Coral Reefs and Seagrass Beds at Risk
Article link | R. K. James et al. | TU Delft Research Portal | 2023
Researchers examine how climate change threatens the coastal-protection and carbon-storage services provided by coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Marine Heat Waves Over Natural and Urban Coastal Environments
Article link | Y. S. Androulidakis et al. | Water | 2022
A South Florida coastal study found increasing sea-surface temperatures and marine heatwave patterns across urban and natural marine environments.
Seagrass Meadows Under the Changing Climate
Article link | Review Article | Research in Ecology | 2022
This review summarizes how warming, sea-level rise, storms, and ocean chemistry changes affect seagrass meadows and the services they provide.
The Effect of Ocean Salinity on Climate and Its Implications for Earth’s Habitability
Article link | Stephanie L. Olson et al. | arXiv | May 13, 2022
This climate-modeling paper examines how salinity can influence ocean and climate dynamics, relevant to estuaries experiencing saltier conditions.
The Effect of Global Warming on Western Mediterranean Seagrasses
Article link | Eva Llabrés et al. | arXiv | April 25, 2022
A modeling study explores how sea warming can shift seagrass species composition and reduce sensitive seagrass populations.
Natural Recovery of a Marine Foundation Species Emerges Decades After Hypersalinity-Associated Die-Off
Article link | M. O. Hall et al. | Scientific Reports | 2021
Long-term Florida Bay data show that turtlegrass recovery after hypersalinity die-off is possible but slow, underscoring the importance of salinity management.
Fish Fertilize Corals and Seagrasses, but Not the Way You Think
Article link | Florida International University / Phys.org | September 29, 2021
Research in South Florida waters shows how fish nutrient cycling supports seagrass and coral ecosystems, adding another layer to bay food-web health.
Seagrass Fatalities in North Biscayne Bay, South Florida, Due to Increases in Nutrients and Macroalgae
Article link | ResearchGate | ResearchGate | 2021
The paper reviews how nutrient enrichment and macroalgae growth contributed to major seagrass losses in North Biscayne Bay.
Climate Change Rapidly Warms and Acidifies Australian Estuaries
Article link | E. Scanes et al. | Nature Communications | 2020
A long-term estuary study shows that shallow coastal systems can warm and acidify quickly, paralleling concerns now documented in Biscayne Bay.
Ocean Heat, Acidification, and Estuary Monitoring
Article link | E. Scanes et al. | Nature Communications | 2020
Long-term estuary monitoring reveals that coastal systems can change quickly in response to warming and acidification, similar to the trends found in Biscayne Bay.
Predicting the Impacts of Climate Change on Seagrass Ecosystems
Article link | NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science | NOAA | November 20, 2020
NOAA research explores how climate change, warming, and acidification may affect seagrass ecosystems and coastal carbon cycling.
Effects of Climate Change on Seagrasses and Seagrass Habitats
Article link | G. Brodie and A. De Ramon N’Yeurt | Pacific Marine Climate Change Report Card | 2018
This review explains how warming, sea-level rise, storms, and ocean chemistry shifts can affect seagrass habitats and coastal communities.
Dramatic Loss of Seagrass Habitat Under Projected Climate Change
Article link | Mediterranean Experts on Climate and Environmental Change | MedECC | 2018
Climate projections show that seagrass habitat can decline sharply under warming scenarios, especially where heat and other stressors reduce resilience.
Tropical Seagrass Meadows Modify Seawater Carbon Chemistry
Article link | Research article | ResearchGate | 2012
Research on tropical seagrasses shows how seagrass meadows can influence carbon chemistry and may help nearby coral reefs facing acidification stress.
Potential Effects of Climate Change on Australian Estuaries and Fish Utilising Estuaries
Article link | B. M. Gillanders et al. | Marine and Freshwater Research | 2011
The review explains how climate-driven changes in temperature, salinity, flow, and estuarine circulation can affect coastal ecosystems and fish.
Coral Reefs, Heat Stress, and Ocean Acidification
Scientists Identify 64,000 Square Miles of Coral Reef Capable of Surviving Climate Crisis
Article link | Reuters | Reuters | June 16, 2026
Researchers mapped coral reefs with higher climate resilience, showing why identifying refuges and reducing local stressors matter for reef systems near South Florida.
Record-Breaking Marine Heatwaves Across Global Coral Reef Zones
Article link | Research article | Geophysical Research Letters | April 30, 2026
Researchers document widespread marine heatwaves across coral reef zones, showing the global context for Florida’s recent coral heat stress.
With Average Temperatures Above 21°C, Oceans Approach New Heat Records
Article link | Le Monde | Le Monde | April 3, 2026
Ocean surface temperatures approached new records in 2026, adding pressure to marine ecosystems already affected by heatwaves and acidification.
An Army Corps Project Could Wipe Out One of Florida’s Last Thriving Coral Reefs
Article link | Washington Post | Washington Post | March 1, 2026
A proposed Port Everglades expansion raised concerns that dredging could damage rare surviving coral habitat already under stress from heat, disease, and pollution.
Climate Change Impacts on Coral Reefs and Emerging Resilience Pathways
Article link | Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre | OA-ICC | February 25, 2026
A systematic review summarizes how warming, acidification, sea-level rise, and stronger storms are weakening reefs while restoration and assisted evolution offer possible resilience pathways.
Local Human Disturbances on Coral Reefs Negate Potential Climate Refugia
Article link | A. S. Walker et al. | Communications Earth & Environment | 2026
Research shows that local human pressures can undermine potential coral climate refuges, reinforcing the need to reduce pollution and disturbance near reefs.
Two Crucial Florida Coral Species Left Functionally Extinct by Ocean Heatwave
Article link | The Guardian | The Guardian | October 27, 2025
A record marine heatwave devastated Florida’s staghorn and elkhorn corals, showing how extreme ocean heat can push already stressed reef species toward collapse.
Catastrophic Loss of Florida’s Staghorn and Elkhorn Corals Documented After Record Heatwave
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | October 23, 2025
Scientists documented severe mortality of key reef-building corals after the 2023 Florida marine heatwave, emphasizing the combined risks of warming, disease, and poor water quality.
New Study Documents Functional Extinction of Two Critically Endangered Coral Species Following Record Heatwave in Florida
Article link | University of Miami Rosenstiel School | University of Miami | October 23, 2025
University of Miami scientists helped document how unprecedented heat drove major losses of Caribbean Acropora corals on Florida’s Coral Reef.
Florida Coral Reef Heat Stress and Restoration Interventions
Article link | University of Miami Rosenstiel School | University of Miami | October 23, 2025
Scientists emphasize that coral gene banks, nurseries, and restoration may be needed as heatwaves reduce natural recovery potential.
Scientists Transplant Crossbred Corals to Help Save Miami’s Reefs From Climate Change
Article link | Associated Press | AP News | 2025
Scientists planted crossbred corals off Miami to test whether warmer-water genetics can improve reef survival under rising ocean temperatures.
Gulf and Caribbean Marine Heatwave Impacts: Corals
Article link | Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System | GCOOS | 2025
The fact sheet explains how marine heatwaves can trigger coral bleaching, biodiversity loss, and declines in reef-associated species across Gulf and Caribbean waters.
Coral Cover and Species Responses to Heat Exposure Vary Across Reefs
Article link | A. E. Webb et al. | Scientific Reports | 2025
The study examines how coral species respond differently to heat exposure, helping explain why some reef areas may be more vulnerable than others.
Impacts of the 2023 Marine Heatwave in the Florida Keys
Article link | M. Ayad et al. | PMC | 2025
Researchers summarize the ecological impacts of Florida’s 2023 marine heatwave, including stress on coral reefs already affected by eutrophication and storms.
Population Dynamics in the Global Coral Symbiont Network Under Temperature Variations
Article link | Maria Gabriella Cavalcante Basílio and Daniel Ratton Figueiredo | arXiv | November 28, 2024
The study models how coral-symbiont relationships respond to repeated warming events, a key factor in coral bleaching and recovery.
Too Hot to Handle? The Impact of the 2023 Marine Heatwave on Florida’s Coral Reef
Article link | K. L. Neely et al. | Frontiers in Marine Science | 2024
Researchers documented severe bleaching and mortality during Florida’s 2023 marine heatwave, one of the clearest recent examples of climate stress on regional reefs.
South Florida’s Nearshore Reefs Less Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification, Study Finds
Article link | University of Miami Rosenstiel School | University of Miami | January 16, 2024
The study shows that seagrass meadows and reef location can influence ocean-acidification vulnerability across the Florida Reef Tract.
South Florida’s Nearshore Reefs Less Vulnerable to Ocean Acidification
Article link | Lab Manager | Lab Manager | January 19, 2024
The article explains how nearby seagrass meadows may create localized chemical conditions that reduce ocean-acidification stress on some reefs.
Coral Reef Carbonate Chemistry Reveals Interannual, Seasonal, and Spatial Impacts on Ocean Acidification Off Florida
Article link | A. M. Palacio-Castro et al. | Global Biogeochemical Cycles | 2023
Long-term carbonate chemistry measurements show how Florida reef zones experience different levels of ocean-acidification stress across seasons and locations.
Ocean Acidification and Florida Reef Carbonate Chemistry
Article link | A. M. Palacio-Castro et al. | Global Biogeochemical Cycles | 2023
Florida reef carbonate chemistry varies across space and time, showing why local monitoring is needed to identify acidification hotspots and refuges.
Coral Reefs in the Eastern Pacific Could Survive Into the 2060s
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | February 13, 2023
Long-term coral monitoring suggests that heat-tolerant symbionts may help some reefs survive longer, offering insight into coral adaptation under warming.
The World’s Coral Reefs Are Dying. Scientists in the Bahamas Are Searching for Answers
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | December 17, 2019
Scientists study coral resilience as warming, bleaching, and repeated heat stress threaten reefs across the Caribbean and South Florida region.
Florida Is in for More Dead Corals, Sea Rise and Floods, Says Climate Report
Article link | Phys.org | Phys.org | September 30, 2019
Climate findings for Florida warn of stronger flooding, sea-level rise, hotter waters, coral bleaching, and increasing marine heatwaves.
Scientists Create Largest Collection of Coral Reef Maps Ever
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | April 23, 2019
High-resolution coral reef maps provide baseline data for tracking reef change, restoration needs, and climate-related coral decline.
New Study Showed Spawning Frequency Regulates Species Population Networks
Article link | University of Miami / Phys.org | July 9, 2015
Coral reef modeling research from the University of Miami helps explain how reproduction and larval movement shape reef populations under environmental change.
Ocean Acidification Refugia of the Florida Reef Tract
Article link | D. P. Manzello et al. | PLOS ONE | 2012
Researchers found that some Florida inshore reefs may experience lower acidification stress due to local conditions and seagrass-linked carbon chemistry.
Ocean Acidification Refugia of the Florida Reef Tract
Article link | D. P. Manzello et al. | PLOS ONE / PMC | 2012
The study identifies potential acidification refuges in the Florida Reef Tract, relevant to understanding seagrass-coral interactions near Biscayne Bay.
Marine Heatwaves, Ocean Warming, and Sea-Level Rise
Record Sea Temperatures in June Push World Into Uncharted Waters
Article link | Financial Times | Financial Times | July 1, 2026
Scientists warned that record sea-surface temperatures can intensify climate instability, storms, and marine ecosystem stress.
Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit a Record High for June
Article link | The Guardian | The Guardian | July 1, 2026
Global sea-surface temperatures reached record June levels, adding context to local warming trends now being measured in shallow coastal waters such as Biscayne Bay.
Patterns in a Warming Ocean: Stylized Spectral Facts on Sea Surface Temperature
Article link | Roberto da Silvaa et al. | arXiv | June 12, 2026
A statistical analysis of sea-surface temperature data finds signatures of long-term ocean warming, supporting the broader context for regional coastal heating.
Climate-Fueled Storms Overtake Sea-Level Rise as Biggest Threat to CT Salt Marshes
Article link | CT Insider | CT Insider | June 2026
Research on tidal wetland loss shows how climate-fueled storms and sea-level rise can accelerate coastal habitat decline.
Climate Change: Global Sea Level
Article link | NOAA Climate.gov | NOAA | Updated 2026
NOAA explains the causes and consequences of global sea-level rise, which contributes to saltwater intrusion and coastal ecosystem changes.
Heat Rises in the Indian Ocean to Dangerous Levels
Article link | Times of India | Times of India | 2026
The article reports on dangerous marine heat and its risks for fish, coral reefs, biodiversity, and coastal livelihoods, mirroring concerns in warming coastal regions worldwide.
Advancing Marine Heatwave Forecasts
Article link | Ding Ning et al. | arXiv | November 19, 2024
A deep-learning approach to marine heatwave forecasting could help coastal managers prepare for extreme ocean-temperature events that harm reefs and seagrass.
Ground Zero for Climate Change: The Shoreline Sculpture Park Coming to Miami
Article link | The Guardian | The Guardian | December 2, 2024
Miami’s ReefLine project combines art, artificial reef structures, and climate awareness along a coastline threatened by sea-level rise and reef decline.
Exploring Key Aspects of Sea Level Rise and Their Implications
Article link | Leena Elneel et al. | arXiv | December 13, 2023
The paper reviews sea-level rise drivers, coastal vulnerability, and adaptation approaches relevant to low-lying urban coastlines such as Miami-Dade County.
The Rapid Rise of Severe Marine Heat Wave Systems
Article link | J. Xavier Prochaska, Claudie Beaulieu and Katerina Giamalaki | arXiv | April 15, 2023
Researchers identify a rapid rise in severe marine heatwave systems, highlighting the ocean-warming trend behind increasing stress on coastal ecosystems.
The Tide Is High—and Getting Higher
Article link | Wired | Wired | 2021
Rising seas and altered coastal infrastructure are increasing nuisance flooding, an issue central to climate adaptation in coastal cities.
Dynamic Sea Level Changes Following Changes in the Thermohaline Circulation
Article link | Anders Levermann et al. | arXiv | August 13, 2004
Ocean-circulation changes can influence regional sea level, a process relevant to coastal communities already facing rising seas.
Coastal Ecosystem Resilience, Connectivity, and Adaptation
Mysterious Affliction Causing Endangered Sawfish to Spin and Die Resurfaces in Florida
Article link | Associated Press | AP News | 2025
Scientists investigated unusual sawfish deaths in Florida waters, with algal blooms and heat-related ecosystem stress among the concerns.
