U.N. envoy says of the threat to coral reefs: 'Are we faced with a colossal ecosystem tragedy? Yes'
The Washington Times - 2024-04-16T13:58:05.000Z

The world is not doing enough to protect coral reefs, the United Nations’ special envoy for the ocean said Tuesday in defense of the marine ecosystems that protect biodiversity, sustain underwater life and produce some of the oxygen we breathe.

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