Third of coral species facing extinction

A survey for the journal Science has concluded that one third of all coral species could be heading for extinction. This is a seven fold increase over 10 years.  The highest concentration of species that are at risk are those in the Caribbean Sea, and those in what they are calling the Coral Triangle which incorporates parts of Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia.

You can read the article on Science’s website.

About Neil Hambleton

I am a British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Advanced Diver and an Open Water Instructor. I have been diving since 1992, after joining South China Diving Club (SCDC), which is a Hong Kong-based branch of the BSAC. Having moved to New Zealand, I am now a member of BSAC New Zealand.
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