Study: One-third of Coral Reef Species Face Extinction
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Overfishing, ocean pollution and global warming are wreaking havoc on the delicate coral, home to more than a quarter of the world’s marine life, and many reefs may have lost the ability to replenish themselves. Read the full NewsHour report.
Wildlife populations decline worldwide
Unfortunately, the study’s findings are not surprising. Just two months ago, the World Wildlife Fund warned that Earth’s wildlife populations have plummeted by about 25 percent overall since the 1970s, despite increased awareness about the importance of biodiversity. Read more…
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