ReefCI’s Marine Conservation Blog

Heat Resistant Corals the Answer to Warming Oceans?

Heat Resistant Corals the Answer to Warming Oceans?

Global warming and other human-caused factors continue to push coral reefs closer toward collapse. Hence, locating and preserving coral with the highest chance of surviving has become a key method to ensuring marine life and the ecosystem services they provide are...
Why Does Ocean Temperature Matter?

Why Does Ocean Temperature Matter?

As summer heats up, it is important to remember that the last 10 years were the ocean’s warmest decade since at least the 1800s. 2024 was the ocean’s warmest year on record EVER and 2025 is on pace to break last year’s record. Why does ocean water temperature...
It’s Sea Turtle Season on the Island!

It’s Sea Turtle Season on the Island!

Say hello to Nora!  She is a hawksbill sea turtle that is a prolific egg layer and has been nesting on our island for many years now 🙂   Learn more on how you can help save our sea turtles below! Turtle Patrol and Nesting Data Collection | May – September...
Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!

Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day!

World Sea Turtle Day is celebrated on June 16th of every year.  The day encourages people around the world to celebrate sea turtles, raise awareness of the threats these endangered species face, and take meaningful action to help our beloved sea turtles.  You can help...