by Eike | Feb 1, 2016 | Big Science - Little Words
The biggest factors threatening coral reefs today are considered to be overfishing and high nutrient levels from untreated sewage. Ines simulated that by adding fertilizer, and excluding herbivore fish with a nifty cage design. See the results in the porster below....
by Eike | Jan 29, 2016 | Big Science - Little Words
Artificial Reefs are man-made structures replicating the properties of natural features. They are used to restore coral reefs, but they are also known for their fish aggregating behavior. This feature makes them an important tool to rejuvenate coastal fisheries, but...
by Ellie Branton | Feb 27, 2015 | Big Science - Little Words
The coastal zone is a very dynamic place, because it is influenced by so many different factors. Like, waves, tides, currents, river discharge, changing sea levels, sinking and rising of the land and of course those pesky humans you see everywhere. But this also means...
by Danielle Castle | Feb 26, 2015 | Big Science - Little Words
Reproduced with permission from Author. Originally published on custommade.com Underwater Timber Stands the Test of Time When people think of timber harvest, Paul Bunyon in SCUBA gear is not the first image that comes to mind. However, in recent years, some companies...
by Rebecca Lehman | Feb 21, 2015 | Big Science - Little Words
The catch-22 of sea food: ghost nets Sea food tastes great, but it leaves people like Rebecca Lehmann with quite a mess to clean up. Read her article on a ghost net removal below. Check out the Nerds It was an early 7 AM start as we head out to Samran Pinnacle. After...
by Eike | Mar 18, 2014 | Big Science - Little Words
In situ simulation of eutrophication and overfishing in a coral reef of Koh Phangan, Thailand – Effects on sediment surface parameters – Soureya Becker (MSc.) ABSTRACT The Gulf of Thailand is a highly under-investigated area that experiences increases in...
