Malagasy Corals Defy Bleaching, Need Protection

source: ENN | Jun 27, 06 | submitted by Ryan

Antananarivo, Madagascar - A marine expedition into previously unexplored Indian Ocean waters has found that corals off Madagascar have resisted so-called "bleaching" associated with global warming, possibly because of steep drop-offs nearby.

The findings, presented at a conservation conference in the Malagasy capital, could help policy makers decide which areas to protect from illegal fishing, mining or pollution.

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"This is important to know because it can allow the government to prioritise the areas it needs to protect,"- Sheila McKenna, director of marine biodiversity for CI's Center for Applied Biodiversity Science

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