Reef reflections
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The fragile ecosystem of the 6,500 species of corals that protect the coastal areas from damage by storms and erosion and serve as a breeding ground for many species of marine creatures is being damaged by mining, sedimentation, diving, pollution and many other human activities. Polyps make the complicated structures of coral reefs, one of them being the Great Barrier Reef which runs 1,400 miles along the eastern coast of Australia. Exporters have harvested and shipped over 13,000 tons of coral since 1960.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1995
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Inspired by sea turtles
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Benin beaches provide nesting habitat for sea turtles that include the highly endangered leatherback. Programs are being launched in Cotonou, the bustling de facto capital of Benin, to educate local fishermen to release turtles caught in their nets to protect turtle nesting sites and school programs are also set up at the seam, as well as forum on biodiversity that brings together other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to collaborate on conservation projects.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2005
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The big green seafood machine
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The sea turtle is becoming an endangered species because it is edible to humans. The turtles eat Thalassia, or turtle grass, and formed the basis for an elaborate barter diet for the Miskito people. Genetic research reveals that almost 80% of the green turtles using the Honduras Miskito Coast are of Tortuguero origin from Costa Rica.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1998
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