Scientists say Asia's corals hit by die-out
China Daily | Updated: 2010-10-20 07:57
Coral reefs off the Sumatran island of Pulau Weh, Indonesia, whitened in May 2009 during the bleaching event triggered by a large pool of warm water being swept into the Indian Ocean. Agence France-Presse Via ARC Center of Excellence |
The bleaching is caused by warm water sweeping over the reefs
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