Protecting Caribbean reefs from invasive coral Unomia stolonifera

Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean Reefs from Unomia stolonifera - DCNA

The invasive soft coral U. stolonifera was first identified in 2014, off the coast of Venezuela. It is believed to have been introduced via the ...

“Guarding Against Coral Invaders: Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean ...

Recent reports highlight the concerning spread of the invasive soft coral, Unomia stolonifera, currently devastating Venezuela's marine ecosystems and detected ...

Guarding Against Coral Invaders - Scubaverse

Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean Reefs from Unomia stolonifera · How to help. Prevention through continuous monitoring, particularly in high-risk ...

Scientists race to prevent invasive coral from smothering native reefs

... reefs: 'It will invade the entirety of the Caribbean' ... Unomia stolonifera, an invasive coral species threatening the native varieties.

Guarding Against Coral Invaders - Caribbean Compass

Pulsing xenia (Unomia stolonifera), a soft coral which is devastating Venezuela's marine ecosystems and has been detected in Cuba, has been labeled as a ...

Unomia stolonifera smothers Venezuelan reefs | ICRI

In areas most heavily impacted, the invasive soft coral now accounts for 100% of coral cover, eradicating a diverse array of native species.

The Invasive Xeniid Soft Coral Exchange - AGRRA

... coral reefs, are now invasive in the Caribbean, Brazil, and Hawaii. ... invasive soft coral, Unomia stolonifera, in the Caribbean. Presentation Slide ...

Xeniid soft corals: the latest news - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade ...

The first report of a Xeniid soft coral in the United States came from Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in 2020. It was confirmed as Unomia stolonifera in early 2023.

How Are These Invasive Soft Corals Choking Venezuela's Reefs?

Unomia stolonifera, is an octocoral native to the Indo-Pacific and was introduced to Venezuelan waters by an aquarium-keeper many years ago. It ...

Scientists race to prevent invasive coral from smothering native reefs

... reefs: 'It will invade the entirety of the Caribbean' ... Unomia stolonifera, an invasive coral species threatening the native varieties.

Why some corals are better off dead - The Washington Post

But here in Venezuela, reefs face a different kind of lethal threat: Unomia stolonifera, an invasive coral species that is smothering native ...

Corals - Nature Foundation Sint Maarten

“Guarding Against Coral Invaders: Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean Reefs from Unomia stolonifera” ... Photo + photo credit: The invasive soft coral, Unomia ...

Unomia Stolonifera - The Leica camera Blog

This invasion has displaced other corals and seagrass fields, essential to marine biodiversity. What specific consequences does this have for ...

The invasive octocoral,... - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance ...

The invasive octocoral, Unomia stolonifera, is ... This research provides important insight into ways to improve coral reefs ... Boosted Coastal Protection: ...

Dutch Caribbean Biodiversity Database

Guarding Against Coral Invaders: Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean Reefs from Unomia stolonifera ... Recent reports highlight the concerning spread of ...

Unomia stolonifera - DCNA - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance

Unomia stolonifera. Bionews. Guarding Against Coral Invaders: Protecting (Dutch) Caribbean Reefs from Unomia stolonifera. March 14, 2024. Recent reports ...

The invasive octocoral,... - Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance ...

The invasive octocoral, Unomia stolonifera, is ... reef management and conservation strategies Learn more by visiting www.dcnanature. ... Island Initiatives to ...

U.S. Caribbean Pulse Coral Workshop Notes - agrra

○ Unomia stolonifera and Xenia ... Shadows over Caribbean reefs: Identification of a new invasive soft coral species, Xenia umbellata, in.

Invasive coral alert: multiple countries report Unomia stolonifera ...

During the event, these entities utilized the reporting tool of the AGRRA (Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment) Protocol, provided by the ...

Shadows over Caribbean reefs: Identification of a new invasive soft ...

In October 2023, several colonies of an alien soft coral species were reported on shallow reefs in southwest Puerto Rico. The soft coral was ...