Scientists establish first frozen repository of Hawaiian coral

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Marine Science

Research News

Science & Nature

climate change

conservation

coral reefs

endangered species

extinction

fungi

greenhouse gas

Smithsonian's National Zoo

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Unless action is taken now, coral reefs and many of the animals that depend on them may cease to exist within the next 40 years, causing the first global extinction of a worldwide ecosystem during current history.

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Smithsonian Insider

Published Date

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:26:38 +0000

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Smithsonian Insider

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Science

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