Climate Change Could Displace Millions In Asia's Coral Triangle
Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 00:28
in Earth & Climate
Coral reefs could disappear entirely from the Coral Triangle region of the Pacific Ocean by the end of the century, threatening the food supply and livelihoods for about 100 million people, according to a new study. Averting catastrophe will depend on quick and effective global action on climate change coupled with the implementation of regional solutions to problems of over-fishing and pollution.