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Is pollution effecting our coral reefs?

Asked by Liztarsh (31points) May 1st, 2009

how has it been happening? are people ignoring it?

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Ivan's avatar

quick, affecting

SpatzieLover's avatar

Pollution? Yes!

*especially in the form of acid rain

bea2345's avatar

It is very bad in the Caribbean.

Judi's avatar

They are loosing their color.

bythebay's avatar

All fragile ecosystems are in danger of faltering when external forces upset their balances. Pollution is a major contributing factor in the death of coral eco-systems all over the world, as are weather, development, etc.

While much is being done to preserve them, many reefs have already died.

Mamradpivo's avatar

Yes and yes.

Kraken's avatar

Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

josie's avatar

Probably. It seems to affect everything.
What do you mean “our” coral reefs.

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