Coastal Restoration
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Coastal Restoration
Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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Video, photos show glowing blue waves in the South Bay

Video, photos show glowing blue waves in the South Bay | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach.
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Impact of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Surfers in Coastal Waters

Impact of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria on Surfers in Coastal Waters | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
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Red tide is on a killing spree in Florida

Red tide is on a killing spree in Florida | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
South Florida’s water woes come as researchers in their annual State of the Climate report released Wednesday warn that a warming globe could lead to an increase in ecological tragedies.
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Florida Red Tide Update: County Collects 150 Tons of Dead Fish, Prepares for State of Emergency

Florida Red Tide Update: County Collects 150 Tons of Dead Fish, Prepares for State of Emergency | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
150 tons of dead fish have been collected in Manatee County over the last two weeks.
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Mysterious Ocean Discoloration Has People In Oxnard Area Upset; Local Agencies Investigating

Mysterious Ocean Discoloration Has People In Oxnard Area Upset; Local Agencies Investigating | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
It’s a mystery which has a growing number of people upset. Something is turning the ocean around parts of Oxnard mud brown, and the problem doesn’t seem to
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Red tide and green slime: Florida faces epic statewide fight with algae

Red tide and green slime: Florida faces epic statewide fight with algae | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Florida's algae infestations are a monster consuming the state's treasured waters.
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Toxic Algae Seeps Into Florida Congressional Races

Toxic Algae Seeps Into Florida Congressional Races | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
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The magnitude of the environmental degradation along both coasts of Florida has risen in prominence to the point that even the famously anti-regulation, climate change-denying state leadership is being forced to face the subject.
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More than 1,000 dead fish at Malibu Lagoon may be tied to record-warm ocean temperatures

California State Parks scientists are running tests this week to determine what caused about 1,500 fish to die in Malibu Lagoon last week, but officials suspect higher-than-normal water temperatures may have played a role.
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Just to note: this is going on across the region and it is highly unlikely this has anything to do with the very successful Malibu Restoration recently completed.
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Local scientists: Algae issues possible here North Florida

As algal blooms are killing marine life, ruining vacations and signaling growing environmental concerns, the beaches in North Florida remain as pristine and enjoyable as ever.Does that mean we don't have to worry about serious Red Tide or other harmful algal bloom outbreaks here? Not necessarily, according to a pair of local scientists.[gh:iframe src="https://omny.fm/shows/listen-this-day-in-history/playlists/podcast/embed?style=cover" width="100%" height="300" frameborder="0"][/gh:iframe]Cliff
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Slimy Green Beaches May Be Florida's New Normal

Slimy Green Beaches May Be Florida's New Normal | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The guacamole-thick algae that fouled both coasts earlier in July will likely be a regular occurrence for the Sunshine State. Here’s why.
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Man, I think we need to add a algal bloom score to our beach assessments!
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