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Saving world's disappearing coral reefs could save human lives

A widespread coral bleaching event is happening across the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, and scientists warn similar events could be happening all over the world. Bleaching means the coral is under stress from things like warming ocean temperatures and pollution. These ecosystems not only provide food and economic security to millions of people, but saving these habitats could also save lives.
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