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Threatened coral: Climate change puts 20 types at risk

2014-08-28 08:58:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Science Monitor: Washington -- The US government is protecting 20 types of colorful coral by putting them on the list of threatened species, partly because of climate change. Coral reefs are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, providing habitat for many marine species. Protecting and conserving these biologically rich ecosystems is essential, and the Endangered Species Act gives us the tools to conserve and recover those corals ?most in need of protection, Eileen Sobeck, assistant administrator...

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