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Spectacular rebirth of Belize’s coral reefs threatened by tourism and development

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Belize. Photograph: © SAF — Coastal Care

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Report reveals improvement but also details danger posed by tourist-generated pollution, oil extraction and climate change…

Read Full Article; Guardian UK (08-22-2017)

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