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Rising sea temperatures and coral loss: “Most detailed scientific picture to date”

Envirotec Magazine

per cent of the ocean floor they are home to at least a quarter of all marine species, providing critical habitat and a fundamental source of protein, as well as life-saving medicines. Although reefs cover only 0.2 The longer-term decline seen during the last decade coincided with persistent elevated SSTs.

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The critical role of biodiversity in creating business value

Business Green

Goods such as food, timber and medicinal ingredients. In the food sector, which accounts for more than half of this pressure, deforestation, overfishing and plastic waste are among the biggest issues, while energy impacts come from pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Cultural, spiritual, education and recreation needs.