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Almost All Coral Reefs Risk Collapse Within 50 Years, Study Warns

Original: Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns

A new study warns that nearly all of the world's coral reef ecosystems could face collapse within the next 50 years. The findings point to mounting pressure on reefs, which support a large share of marine life and hundreds of millions of people who depend on them for food and income. The report adds to growing concern among scientists and environmental groups about the accelerating decline of reef systems worldwide.

Why now: The alarming timescale of the study's warning about a globally important ecosystem is drawing attention.

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