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How is water pollution affecting the coral reefs throughout the world?


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It helps some and hurts others. When a big piece of junk like a shipwreck or an old car sinks to the bottom of a sandy sea, it gives coral a place to attach and grow. However, changes in water chemistry or temperature can be fatal to reefs. You should check you library or bookstore for "The Greenpeace Book of Coral Reefs" by Sue Wells and Nick Hanna, 1992.

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