NOAA releases status on Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary marine resources
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 02:30
in Earth & Climate
NOAA scientists have found that pressure from increasing coastal populations, ship and boat groundings, marine debris, poaching, and climate change are critically threatening the health of the Florida Keys ecosystem. Many historically abundant marine resources such as green sea turtles and coral habitat continue to be at risk with low rates of recovery.