Chapter 1. Endangered Coral Reefs Die as Ocean Temperatures Rise and Water Turns Acidic

Introduction

In addition to negative consequences caused by overfishing and pollution, coral reefs face another major existential threat: increased acidity from warming oceans. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Florida about the dire outlook for coral reefs, as well as efforts and research to try and save them.

Source: PBS NewsHour

Length: 6:44

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