Lionfish Decimating Caribbean Reefs

The lionfish, believed to have been introduced to the Atlantic coast by aquarium lovers in the 1980s, will likely wipe out most Caribbean reef fish in a decade or two. As a result, many corals that depend on herbivore fish will die and eventually turn to rubble, making shorelines more vulnerable to waves just as global warming is lifting sea levels.

Be a Force of Nature

During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2 to 8, NOAA and FEMA are calling on individuals across the country to “Be a Force of Nature: Take the Next Step” by preparing for severe weather and encouraging others to do the same.