BUBBA® App to Exclusively Launch MLF® SCORETRACKER LIVE Beginning Spring 2026COLUMBIA, Mo. and BENTON, Ky., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BUBBA, a leading fishing brand known for its mobile fishing app and innovative Smart Fish Scales, and Major League Fishing (MLF), the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, have partnered to bring seamless tournament hosting capability and the thrill of live scoring to anglers, organizers and fans everywhere by integrating MLF SCORETRACKER® technology into the B ...

Environmental Concerns & Importance of Coral Reefs - Oceans provide all life on Earth, nourish with food, produce oxygen, and offer leisure activities [1] - Coral reefs and coral gardens are vital ecosystems, serving as oases in the ocean [2] - Two-thirds of coral reside in deeper, colder waters, including along the European coast [3] - Coral gardens are as crucial as tropical reefs, providing shelter and nurseries for fish [4][5] Threats to Coral Gardens - Coral gardens face threats, including climate change, coral bleaching, and warming waters [6] - Unregulated or illegal fishing poses a significant threat due to the rich biodiversity attracting fishing vessels [6] - Fishing nets entangle and destroy corals, with bycatch often exceeding target fish [7][8] Conservation and Restoration Strategies - Awareness of coral garden existence is crucial for protection [9] - Protecting coral gardens allows for recovery and serves as nurseries for other corals [10] - Coral restoration is necessary when coral gardens are devastated [11] - Fragmenting healthy corals and transplanting them onto degraded reefs is one restoration method [14] - Coral seeding, involving lab-based fertilization and transplantation of baby corals, enhances diversity [19][20] - Combining fragmentation and coral seeding yields the best restoration results [20] Research and Development - Research is being conducted to apply coral seeding techniques to European coral species [21] - Studies focus on coral biology, spawning mechanisms, and optimal conditions for coral larvae [22][23][24] - Transplanting baby corals into nurseries allows for observation and comparison of growth rates [25] Call to Action - The ocean's condition can be overwhelming, but action is possible [26][27] - Collaboration between scientists and individuals with diverse abilities is essential to save coral gardens [27]