America's coral reefs: awash with problems; Government must acknowledge the magnitude of the crisis and fully engage the scientific and conservation communities in efforts to solve it.

From: Issues in Science and Technology | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Agardy, Tundi | Copyright information

America's coral reefs are in trouble. From the disease-ridden dying reefs of the Florida Keys, to the overfished and denuded reefs of Hawaii and the Virgin Islands, this country's richest and most valued marine environment continues to decline in size, health, and productivity.

How can this be happening to one of our greatest natural treasures? Reefs are important recreational areas for many and are loved even by large portions of the public who have never had the opport...

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