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Brazil lost 80 percent of coral reef in 50 years

A new report from the Federal University of Pernambuco and Environment Ministry says Brazil has lost 80 percent of its coral reef over the past 50 years.

Coral might survive in warmer ocean water, scientists say

Fish are seen swimming around coral formations on January 15, 2012, in Lady Elliot Island, Australia.

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