Coral reef census will help scientists protect fragile underwater habitats

Despite pressures from overfishing and changing ocean conditions, some coral reefs around the world manage to defy expectations.

In a survey of more than 2,500 reefs around the world, scientists identified 15 that were surprisingly healthy, considering their proximity to large human populations or unfavorable...

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