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Racing against Extinction (Plot spoil: We are losing)

Coral reefs are often described as biodiversity hotspots. But just how much diversity is there on reefs? Scientists try to understand reef biodiversity through the estimation of extinction rates, discovery rates, and global biodiversity estimates. Today we are going to … Continue reading

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Coral Greefs – Threats in the Galapagos Islands

For me, it’s always been hard to wrap my mind around the fact that corals are actually living organisms. They eat, they fight, and they reproduce. Yet, I still tend to think of them as underwater rocks. However, the real … Continue reading

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