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Three-Year Global Reef Expedition Announced by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Research and Monitoring Program to Evaluate Coral Reef Health and Identify Their Threats

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Mass Die-off at Coral Reef Triggered by 93-Degree Ocean

Yahoo Daily News

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The Miami Herald

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Indonesia's coral reefs dying at alarming rate

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Coral reefs off Indonesia dying at 1 of the fastest rates ever recorded

Orlando Sentinel

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Indonesian coral reefs hit by temperature rise

The Hindu

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Cold blasts in summer killing Fla. coral reefs

The Miami Herald

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Ancient coral reef uncovered in South Pacific

BBC News

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Scientists monitoring coral in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands for bleaching that can harm reefs

Hartford Courant

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Ancient Australian reef raises hopes for coral as seas warm

PhysOrg

--> Australian scientists Thursday said they had discovered a sprawling ancient reef in chilly southern waters which could hold new hope for the future of coral as sea temperatures rise....

Ancient Coral Reef Discovered Near Australia

redOrbit

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The Examiner

For scuba divers wanting to make a difference on their next dive trip, there's an interesting opportunity in the Florida Keys. The new concept of "voluntourism," provides volunteer opportunities for vacationers, in this...

Ship hits coral reef off Lakshadweep; Coast Guard warns of another spill

The Times of India

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Coral Reefs Dying At Alarming Rate In Indonesia

redOrbit

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Volunteer divers may help plant corals for reef restoration

The Examiner

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Scientists say warming seas killing Indonesia's coral reefs

The Boston Globe

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