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.
Flooding And Erosion Damage Across The UK
Coastal beauty spots have suffered years’ worth of erosion in just a few weeks due to the winter storms that have repeatedly battered the UK.
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.