Atlantic nurse sharks show faster growth patterns in Biscayne Bay than nearby Bimini, Bahamas
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Published: 24 January 2026
Long-term monitoring reveals juvenile Atlantic nurse sharks in Biscayne Bay grow faster but reach smaller sizes than those in nearby Bimini, suggesting distinct population dynamics in this urbanized coastal habitat.
Keywords: nurse sharks, Biscayne Bay, shark growth, Bimini, marine ecology, juvenile sharks, coastal habitat
Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida's marine environment
University of South Florida College of Marine Science
Published: 15 March 2026
Long-term ecological surveys reveal how marine heatwaves, extreme cold waves, and nutrient runoff are stressing coral reefs, seagrasses, and marine life in the Florida Keys, building data to predict future coastal disturbances.
Keywords: ecological monitoring, South Florida, coral reefs, marine heatwave, Florida Keys, seagrass, red tide, coastal ecology, eutrophication
Upwelling Fueled Productive West Coast Ocean, Holding Warm Waters Offshore in 2025
NOAA Fisheries
Published: 10 March 2026
The California Current Ecosystem Status Report reveals that strong coastal upwelling protected the West Coast marine ecosystem from a massive 2025 Pacific heatwave, boosting fisheries landings 25% over 2024.
Keywords: upwelling, California Current, marine heatwave, ecosystem assessment, fisheries, West Coast, ocean productivity, krill, anchovy
