Large study shows pollution impact on coral reefs, and offers solution
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 22:00
in Earth & Climate
One of the largest and longest experiments ever done to test the impact of nutrient loading on coral reefs today confirmed what scientists have long suspected -- that this type of pollution from sewage, agricultural practices or other sources can lead to coral disease and bleaching. But there was unexpectedly good news - when you cleaned up the water, the corals recovered.