Oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, and are home to almost half of the species on the planet. However, many factors are combining to put this critical resource in peril. In a study to be presented to the UN, 27 experts describe how bad the situation is… “We now face losing marine species and entire marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, within a single generation.” This link will take you to an article that summarizes the problem, and this link will take you to a website with full details.
Popcorn- Oceans on the brink of mass extinctions
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