coral reef

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"Local, regional and global economies rely heavily on the health of natural systems, such as coral reefs, but we often take them for granted," said Joshua Tewksbury, the director of STRI.

From Science Daily

A study published on Tuesday showed that more than half of the world's coral reefs were bleached between 2014-2017 -- a record-setting episode now being eclipsed by another series of devastating heatwaves.

From Barron's

They include the rainforests of the Amazon and the Congo basin, the boreal forests of Russia and Canada, the coral reefs and mangroves of South East Asia, and the Himalayas.

From BBC

Over time, these tiny organisms reshaped the planet in enormous ways, including helping fill the atmosphere with oxygen and creating structures as durable as coral reefs.

From Science Daily

By allowing these fish stocks to rebuild, researchers say coral reefs could help address hunger on a global scale.

From Science Daily