US Coral Reefs in a Warming Ocean
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Coral reefs, vital for tourism and coastal protection, face threats from warming oceans and acidity. Learn about their economic value and how to protect them.
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Scientists made an incredible discovery in the ocean's 'twilight zone' off Tahiti
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Experts: World's coral reefs could vanish by 2050 without climate action - Responsible Seafood Advocate
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Why are coral reefs dying?
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Air Pollution, Mental Health, and America's Aging Population
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Coral reefs in some parts of the world actually benefit from warming El Niño events •
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Scientists Are Trying To Save Coral Reefs From Climate Change : NPR
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Current coral bleaching event is the longest known
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U.S. coral reefs facing warming waters, increased bleaching
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The heroic effort to save Florida's coral reef from extreme ocean heat as corals bleach across the Caribbean