Rising CO2 threatens coral and people who use reefs

(Duke University) Damage to coral reefs from ocean acidification and sea surface temperature rise will be worst at just the spots where human dependence on reefs is highest, according to a new analysis appearing in PLOS ONE. By 2050, reefs in Western Mexico, Micronesia, Indonesia, parts of Australia and Southeast Asia will bear the brunt of lost fish habitats and shoreline protection, jeopardizing the lives and prosperity of people who depend on reefs for tourism and food.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news