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Corals reefs aren't as doomed as you think

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With increased global temperatures killing coral reefs, scientists have issued warnings that these ecosystems may not survive for too long.  But now, Sally Le Page explains why there’s still hope.


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Though it’s not a quick fix, helping coral reefs is certainly doable - as it turns out, the situation is not entirely hopeless and it’s still possible to make a difference.

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