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Plastic trash is the latest threat to coral reefs

As if the world's Coral reefs weren't already in enough danger due to bleaching, a new study indicates that water-borne Plastic Trash is also killing them off. According to the study, when such debris comes into contact with corals, the likelihood of disease increases from 4 to 89 percent.

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Category: Environment

Tags:
  • Coral
  • Cornell University
  • James Cook University
  • Plastic waste
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