March 24 2011 at 07:27pm
London – The world’s coral reefs are in danger of dying out in the next 20 years unless carbon emissions are cut drastically, warns a coalition of scientists led by Sir David Attenborough.
The delicate ecosystems, known as the “rainforests of the sea”, support huge amounts of marine life. But as oceans absorb CO2 they become more acidic, making it impossible for structures such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to survive. Read the full article
AFP