NOAA Report States Half Of US Coral Reefs In 'Poor' Or 'Fair' Condition
Monday, July 7, 2008 - 11:21
in Earth & Climate
Nearly half of U.S. coral reef ecosystems are considered to be in "poor" or "fair" condition according to a new NOAA analysis of the health of coral reefs under US jurisdiction. The NOAA report says that the nation's coral reef ecosystems, particularly those adjacent to populated areas, continue to face intense human-derived threats and while remote reefs are subject to threats such as marine debris, illegal fishing and climate change.
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