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.

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