New evidence highlights threat to Caribbean coral reef growth

Many Caribbean coral reefs have either stopped growing or are on the threshold of starting to erode, new evidence has revealed. Coral reefs build their structures by both producing and accumulating calcium carbonate, and this is essential for the maintenance and continued vertical growth capacity of reefs.

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Keywords: CARIBBEAN, CORAL REEFS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, THREATS

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Related Topics: The Value of Coral Reefs

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