You searched for Climate Change | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium https://mote.org/ Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:45:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Success of restoration strategies in preventing extirpation of 2 critically endangered coral species https://mote.org/research/publication/success-of-restoration-strategies-in-preventing-extirpation-of-2-critically-endangered-coral-species/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:52:49 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/success-of-restoration-strategies-in-preventing-extirpation-of-2-critically-endangered-coral-species/ An unprecedented marine heatwave in 2023 caused widespread coral bleaching and mortality throughout the Caribbean. In the Florida Keys (USA), 2 foundation species, elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) and staghorn coral 

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Heat‑tolerant algal symbionts may prevent extirpation of the threatened elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, in Florida during intensifying marine heatwaves https://mote.org/research/publication/heat-tolerant-algal-symbionts-may-prevent-extirpation-of-the-threatened-elkhorn-coral-acropora-palmata-in-florida-during-intensifying-marine-heatwaves/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:07:08 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/heat%e2%80%91tolerant-algal-symbionts-may-prevent-extirpation-of-the-threatened-elkhorn-coral-acropora-palmata-in-florida-during-intensifying-marine-heatwaves/ The elkhorn coral, Acropora palmata, was historically a major reef-building species in the Caribbean, but has suffered devastating declines in recent decades. Despite significant restoration efforts in Florida, the marine 

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Coral Biorepository Alliance – Importance of Biorepositories https://mote.org/research/coral-biorepository-alliance-v2/coral-biorepository-alliance-importance-of-biorepositories/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:02:02 +0000 https://mote.org/?page_id=22258 Mission To create a network of coral conservation organizations and experts in support of a global coral biobank for coral restoration and research purposes achieved through standardized methods to collect 

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Mote Marine Laboratory Opens Three New Groundbreaking Seagrass Research Buildings https://mote.org/news/mote-marine-laboratory-to-hold-ribbon-cutting-for-three-new-groundbreaking-seagrass-research-facilities/ Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:47 +0000 https://mote.org/?p=20177 On Monday, August 25, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of three state-of-the-art research facilities designed to advance the restoration, resilience, and long-term 

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Proactive assisted gene flow for Caribbean corals in an era of rapid coral reef decline https://mote.org/research/publication/proactive-assisted-gene-flow-for-caribbean-corals-in-an-era-of-rapid-coral-reef-decline/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:40:24 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/proactive-assisted-gene-flow-for-caribbean-corals-in-an-era-of-rapid-coral-reef-decline/ Coral reefs are one of the most well-documented marine ecosystems under increasing threat from climate change. Catastrophic episodes of coral bleaching and subsequent mortality caused by prolonged heat stress highlight 

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Trophodynamic effects of climate change-induced alterations to primary production along the western Antarctic Peninsula https://mote.org/research/publication/trophodynamic-effects-of-climate-change-induced-alterations-to-primary-production-along-the-western-antarctic-peninsula/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:12:00 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/trophodynamic-effects-of-climate-change-induced-alterations-to-primary-production-along-the-western-antarctic-peninsula/ Under climate change, alterations in primary production and concomitant changes in community dynamics are expected in many marine ecosystems. We used an Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) marine ecosystem model of 

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Predicting seagrass recovery times and their implications following an extreme climate event https://mote.org/research/publication/predicting-seagrass-recovery-times-and-their-implications-following-an-extreme-climate-event/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:11:59 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/predicting-seagrass-recovery-times-and-their-implications-following-an-extreme-climate-event/ Extreme temperature events are predicted to become more frequent and intense as climate change continues, with important implications for ecosystems. Accordingly, there has been growing interest in what drives resilience 

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Low pH reduces the virulence of black band disease on Orbicella faveolata https://mote.org/research/publication/low-ph-reduces-the-virulence-of-black-band-disease-on-orbicella-faveolata/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:11:58 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/low-ph-reduces-the-virulence-of-black-band-disease-on-orbicella-faveolata/ Black band is a deadly coral disease found worldwide, which may become more virulent as oceanic conditions continue to change. To determine the effects of climate change and ocean acidification 

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The effects of warming on loggerhead turtle nesting counts https://mote.org/research/publication/the-effects-of-warming-on-loggerhead-turtle-nesting-counts/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:12:28 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/the-effects-of-warming-on-loggerhead-turtle-nesting-counts/ 1. Global trends in marine turtle nesting numbers vary by region, influenced by environmental or anthropogenic factors. Our study investigates the potential role of past temperature fluctuations on these trends, 

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Coral Disease : Direct and Indirect Agents, Mechanisms of Disease, and Innovations for Increasing Resistance and Resilience https://mote.org/research/publication/coral-disease-direct-and-indirect-agents-mechanisms-of-disease-and-innovations-for-increasing-resistance-and-resilience/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:12:28 +0000 https://mote.org/research/publication/coral-disease-direct-and-indirect-agents-mechanisms-of-disease-and-innovations-for-increasing-resistance-and-resilience/ As climate change drives health declines of tropical reef species, diseases are further eroding ecosystem function and habitat resilience. Coral disease impacts many areas around the world, removing some foundation 

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