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Coral Reefs: Guardians of the Coast

Posted on April 20, 2017 by mhp2

  One aspect we typically don’t think about with regards to how coastal economies survive, is the longevity of the land itself. Beaches and other coastal areas are constantly changing under erosion, and if these places do not receive the … Continue reading →

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Ecotourism of Reefs: An Investment Worth Protecting

Posted on March 23, 2017 by mhp2

Not surprisingly, one of the main contributors to the economies of coastal areas near coral reefs is ecotourism. People come from all over the world to areas with vibrant and healthy coral reefs largely for the aesthetic pleasure they provide. Recent progress … Continue reading →

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More Than Just a Pretty Picture: The Economic Importance of Coral Reefs

Posted on February 21, 2017 by mhp2

Although many of us are aware that coral reefs around the world are threatened by various factors, the fact seems fairly unrelated to most of our daily lives. However, the truth of the matter is that globally, although in some … Continue reading →

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