Gord
06-10-06, 14:33
Scientists have issued their strongest warning so far this year that unusually warm Caribbean Sea temperatures threaten coral reefs that suffered widespread damage last year in record-setting heat.Waters have reached 85 oF around the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico -- temperatures at which coral can be damaged if waters do not cool after a few weeks.The warning issued by NOAA urges scuba-dive operators and underwater researchers to look for coral damage and use caution around the fragile reefs, which are easily damaged by physical contact.
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