NOAA: Turf Trap - Why Florida's Reefs are Stuck in a Recovery Rut
February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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The Turf Trap: Why Florida's Reefs are Stuck in a Recovery Rut
The "old rules" for recovering coral reefs might not work in places like Florida. A new study has identified a new culprit preventing recovery: long sediment-laden algal turfs.
A New Culprit Hindering Coral Recovery
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The Turf Trap: Why Florida's Reefs are Stuck in a Recovery Rut
The "old rules" for recovering coral reefs might not work in places like Florida. A new study has identified a new culprit preventing recovery: long sediment-laden algal turfs.
A New Culprit Hindering Coral Recovery