October 31, 2012 | 99 notes

oceanportal: What happens underwater during a hurricane? Some studies conducted in the Caribbean Sea have shown that in the year following a hurricane, coral cover is reduced by 15-20% (more or less, depending on the intensity of the hurricane) in the affected areas. There are several factors that go into the negative effect on coral: 1) the turbulent water breaks it, 2) the days of muddied water reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the algae in coral tissue, 3) the fine suspended particles clog the pores, and 4) the tremendous amount of rain reduces the salinity of the shallow ocean in the immediate area which can stress coral. Read much more on scientist Brian McNoldy’s blog Photo: With permission of Saeed Rashid

oceanportal:

What happens underwater during a hurricane?

Some studies conducted in the Caribbean Sea have shown that in the year following a hurricane, coral cover is reduced by 15-20% (more or less, depending on the intensity of the hurricane) in the affected areas. There are several factors that go into the negative effect on coral: 1) the turbulent water breaks it, 2) the days of muddied water reduces the amount of sunlight reaching the algae in coral tissue, 3) the fine suspended particles clog the pores, and 4) the tremendous amount of rain reduces the salinity of the shallow ocean in the immediate area which can stress coral.

Read much more on scientist Brian McNoldy’s blog

Photo: With permission of Saeed Rashid

October 29, 2012 | 1,016 notes

UPDATE: It appears this photo was taken on September 18, 2012 and is not from today. We regret the error. Not Even Hurricane Sandy Can Keep The Honor Guard From The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier This amazing photograph was posted to the First Army Division East Facebook page. Ed note: Ways to watch Hurricane Sandy that are more interesting than looking out the window and safer than going outside.

UPDATE: It appears this photo was taken on September 18, 2012 and is not from today. We regret the error.

Not Even Hurricane Sandy Can Keep The Honor Guard From The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

This amazing photograph was posted to the First Army Division East Facebook page.

Ed note: Ways to watch Hurricane Sandy that are more interesting than looking out the window and safer than going outside.

October 29, 2012 | 4,618 notes

wnyc: (One of the most recent satellite images of Hurricane Sandy, via the NASA GOES project.) Hurricane Sandy is nearing landfall this morning - and we’re keeping an eye on the storm.  Tune into WNYC for the latest news, and keep in touch with us on Twitter — we’d love to hear (and share) your stories!  (For a roundup of everything we’re doing on and off social media, try this page.) WNYC’s Hurricane Resources:  Sandy Tracker | Transit Tracker | NYC Evacuation Zones | Storm Surge Zones In NY/NJ  

wnyc:

(One of the most recent satellite images of Hurricane Sandy, via the NASA GOES project.)

Hurricane Sandy is nearing landfall this morning - and we’re keeping an eye on the storm. 

Tune into WNYC for the latest news, and keep in touch with us on Twitter — we’d love to hear (and share) your stories! 

(For a roundup of everything we’re doing on and off social media, try this page.) 

WNYC’s Hurricane Resources: 

Sandy Tracker | Transit Tracker | NYC Evacuation Zones | Storm Surge Zones In NY/NJ