Turf Wars: Sand And Corals Don't Mix
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 10:35
in Earth & Climate
When reef fish get a mouthful of sand, coral reefs can drown. "We've known for a while that having a lot of sediment in the water is bad for corals and can smother them. What we didn't realize is how permanent this state of affairs can become, to the point where it may prevent the corals ever re-establishing."