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December 21, 2016

Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are remarkably rich and relatively rare ecosystems. I had the fortune of scuba-diving in the Great Barrier Reef about twenty years ago. This ecosystem was severely damaged by the rise in ocean temperatures associated with the Super El Nino of 2015-16. Coral’s resilience is still being investigated, so it is a bit too early to assess the long-term damage. Here is a good place to start:

Read this L.A. Times article on 2016 Great Barrier Reef bleaching event

Learn more about marine ecosystems, pick a favorite one, and get involved in helping steward these special places.

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