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"We lose more coral reefs in one day than we can restore in a decade," climate scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan says. But now, her team has found a way to build stronger and more resilient reefs that are seeing new life within just a few months.
The Ocean-Shot Project launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda.
The killer of the "mystery novel"-like die-off has been linked to other widespread marine deaths, but this is the first time it's been linked to urchins, which are vital to coral reef survival.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
A researcher said there was "crying in our masks" as her team watched fish battle over food that had simply died off, and may never come back.
The tiles could have global uses for coral adaptation, with benefits to humanity as well as ocean life.
An eco-engineering startup has printed a 3D terracotta tile that is now helping endangered coral reefs thrive. Ramy Inocencio talks to the team who is hoping to “retile” the ocean floor.
Florida's coral reefs are experiencing a multi-year outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease. It has harmed more than 22 species of stony corals in Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Jennifer Koss, coral reef conservation program director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, joined CBS News to discuss a new action plan to protect the coral reefs.
The wind-and-wave simulator at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School can generate the equivalent of a category five hurricane, enabling researchers to test how well different structures and types of coral absorb wave energy and prevent damage on land https://cbsn.ws/3LHJvFb
Secretary of State Blinken tells Scott Pelley about the challenges facing the U.S. around the world; Former GOP Rep. Denver Riggleman says there is "irrefutable" proof of a plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election; Rescuing the world's coral reefs.
Anderson Cooper reports from Florida, where marine biologists are fighting to rebuild endangered reefs.
In 2011, Anderson Cooper and 60 Minutes traveled to the remote southern coast of Cuba to explore waters teeming with vibrant coral reefs.
In 2011, Anderson Cooper and 60 Minutes traveled to the remote southern coast of Cuba to explore waters teeming with vibrant coral reefs.
The study said collapse of key ice sheets, loss of tropical coral reefs and thawing of permafrost could be triggered at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Researchers say climate change is "the greatest threat to the Reef."
Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen end up on coral reefs every year, according to the National Park Service – and it's taking a deadly toll on vital ecosystems.
Dive shops first began reporting the deaths in February, perplexing scientists and worrying government officials in the islands.
Coral reefs are a vital resource for both marine species and humans. But a new study found that warming temperatures mean the world may just be a few years away from "catastrophic" bleaching that would leave almost every coral reef on Earth vulnerable to disease — and potentially, death.
Researchers said that the Paris Climate Agreement's climate change efforts "will not be enough to save most coral reefs."
150 years of data, collected since 1870, shows that heat extremes are now widespread in our oceans — and delicate ecosystems may be at risk of collapse.
Researchers have discovered one of the largest coral reefs on record — more than 100 feet underneath the Pacific Ocean near the Tahiti islands. One diver compared it to the work of a "great seamstress," and said "it was like a work of art."
Warming waters and pollutants are destroying the habitats of manatees, fish and coral in and around the state of Florida. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli went to Florida to investigate the dilemma and see what scientists and activists are doing to try to stop it.
Scientists say there's now hope that reefs previously destroyed by fishermen using explosives to kill massive amounts of fish can be restored.
One victim still had life-threatening injuries Tuesday night.
The Vatican says the 86-year-old pontiff will be under general anesthesia and then will be hospitalized for several days, ahead of a busy August.
Harry has told the court he's determined to use the case to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
Susan Lorincz, 58, is charged with manslaughter and other offenses in the death of neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens in Ocala, Fla.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management said that the state's relocation program for migrants was voluntary.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Trump made the country "smaller by dividing us even further and pitting one group against another."
An uptick in Ukrainian operations signals the opening phases of the counteroffensive against Russia are underway, but not the main push.
Michael Tisius, 42, died by lethal injection Tuesday for killing Leon Egley and Jason Acton on June 22, 2000.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Susan Lorincz, 58, is charged with manslaughter and other offenses in the death of neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens in Ocala, Fla.
House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members, the farthest right lawmakers in Congress, joined Democrats in opposing the rule that would allow the bill to be considered by the House.
The plane was engulfed in flames after crashing in a wooded area, officials said.
As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.
More than half the country lives in so-called child care deserts, where there is little or no access to child care.
The young generation has a propensity for home ownership despite facing headwinds, report shows.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
The first-of-its-kind boost is based on the new Secure 2.0 law, which allows retirement plans to provide financial incentives to save.
"People have been using the wrong R-word to describe the economy," one economist said. "It's resilience — not recession."
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members, the farthest right lawmakers in Congress, joined Democrats in opposing the rule that would allow the bill to be considered by the House.
Details of the visit are still being finalized, but planning is underway for Blinken to make the trip this month, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
An uptick in Ukrainian operations signals the opening phases of the counteroffensive against Russia are underway, but not the main push.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden accused Harlan Crow of "doubling down on bogus legal theories."
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Trump made the country "smaller by dividing us even further and pitting one group against another."
Burnout among doctors is a long-standing concern that health systems have become more focused on as they try to stop doctors from quitting or retiring early.
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
The pandemic disrupted the massage industry. Now those who specialize in hospice massage therapy are in demand and redefining their roles.
Chelsea Clinton, Raquelle Stevens, Midge Purce and Glenn Close gathered to highlight the mental health epidemic in a Two Bridge "Changing The World" panel discussion moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois.
Harry has told the court he's determined to use the case to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
The Vatican says the 86-year-old pontiff will be under general anesthesia and then will be hospitalized for several days, ahead of a busy August.
Details of the visit are still being finalized, but planning is underway for Blinken to make the trip this month, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Gilberto's performance in English turned her into an overnight sensation and helped popularized bossa nova in the U.S.
Elon Musk may be fine, but for smaller U.S. businesses, operating in China has become "very risky," a lawyer who works in the country tells CBS News.
Harry has told the court he's determined to use the case to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
Gilberto's performance in English turned her into an overnight sensation and helped popularized bossa nova in the U.S.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled with a woman who claims he raped her, averting a trial that was about to begin in New York City.
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
Actor Luna Blaise stars in the TV series "Manifest" on Netflix. Blaise joins "CBS Mornings" and shares her reaction to the show's final episodes, what she took from set and what it was like to say goodbye to her character, Olive.
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
Apple unveiled a long-anticipated piece of hardware during its worldwide developers conference Monday. The new "Vision Pro" mixed-reality headset is the tech juggernaut's first foray into what it calls "spatial computing." Brian Heater, hardware editor at TechCrunch, joins CBS News to discuss the significance behind the headset and other highlights from the conference.
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Susan Lorincz, 58, is charged with manslaughter and other offenses in the death of neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens in Ocala, Fla.
Police provided an update on a shooting outside a graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, that left at least two people dead and five others wounded. One gunshot victim had life-threatening injuries as of Tuesday night. Watch the update here.
One victim still had life-threatening injuries Tuesday night.
Officers found Ethan Orton covered in blood after he killed his parents at the family's home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Holloway was 18 when she was last seen during a trip with classmates to Aruba. She was last seen leaving a bar with Joran van der Sloot.
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
See the details of the bizarre case.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Police provided an update on a shooting outside a graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia, that left at least two people dead and five others wounded. One gunshot victim had life-threatening injuries as of Tuesday night. Watch the update here.
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
An Oklahoma school board has voted to approve what could become the nation's first publicly-funded religious school. Oklahoma's attorney general warns it's unconstitutional and leaves the state vulnerable to potential litigation. Laura Meckler, national educational writer for the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss the legal opposition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has triggered "the largest man-made environmental disaster in Europe in decades" after a major dam and power station blew up in southern Ukraine Tuesday. The Kremlin has denied claims it carried out the attack, accusing Ukrainian forces instead. Suzanne Loftus, research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss what the collapse means for the war's trajectory.