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NEWS ABOUT: Global Marine Species Assessment

Global Marine Species Assessment stories: 1 news summaries

 Corals Face Extinction 

Hundreds of species under threat, critical reefs could be destroyed

Jul 11, 08 2:16 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hundreds of species that make up the world's coral reefs are faced with extinction, which could result in the destruction of reefs that provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Up to a third of all coral is immediately threatened, reports the Los Angeles Times. Global warming is one... More »

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global warming • El Nino • coral reef • International Union for Conservation of Nature • Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology • Global Marine Species Assessment • Coastal Oceans Research and Development • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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