Human deforestation outweighs climate change for coral reefs
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 07:00
in Earth & Climate
Better land use is the key to preventing further damage to the world's coral reefs, according to new research. The study has important implications for Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The study authors write that preventing soil erosion and sediment pollution arising from human activities such as deforestation are crucial to reef survival.