Coral reefs and their benefits have declined by half since the 1950s
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Coral reefs are 50% less able to provide food
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coral reefs - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The Independent
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Coral - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The Independent
75% of Earth's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s, by Chris Jeffries - HR NEWS
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The Planet Has Lost Half of Its Coral Reefs Since 1950, Science
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Half Of World's Coral Reefs Have Been Destroyed By Climate Change Since 1950s
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coral reefs - latest news, breaking stories and comment - The Independent
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Coral Reefs - Coastal Care
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Global coral reef cover has declined by half since 1950s - EHN
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