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Rising CO2 Threatens Coral Reefs and Coastal Communities

12/1/2025

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A study by the Australian Institute of Marine Science shows volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea simulate future ocean acidification.
Rising CO2 levels cause sensitive coral species to disappear and allow fleshy algae to dominate.
Baby corals are significantly reduced, hindering reef recovery.
Dr. Katharina Fabricius of the Australian Institute of Marine Science says these changes threaten coastal communities relying on reef fish and urge action on ocean acidification.

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A study by the Australian Institute of Marine Science shows volcanic CO2 seeps in Papua New Guinea simulate future ocean acidification.
Rising CO2 levels cause sensitive coral species to disappear and allow fleshy algae to dominate.
Baby corals are significantly reduced, hindering reef recovery.
Dr. Katharina Fabricius of the Australian Institute of Marine Science says these changes threaten coastal communities relying on reef fish and urge action on ocean acidification.