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Coral reefs near total extinction risk, global study finds

A new study from the world authority on threatened wildlife has assessed coral reef systems worldwide and found that 96 percent of them are now classified as critically endangered. That means almost all shallow-water coral reefs face the risk of extinction. The classification reflects the severe pressure these ecosystems are under. This matters because coral reefs support vast marine life, so thei…

Source: Al Jazeera