Bad news for the oceans : according to the BBC : ” Many of the Caribbean’s coral reefs could vanish in the next 20 years, according to a report published by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). “
” Data from more than 35,000 surveys suggests that habitats have declined by more than 50% since the 1970s. The report’s authors believe that over-fishing and disease is mainly to blame. “
” They say the trend could continue if nothing is done, but with protection the reefs could bounce back. ” Let’s hope something is done about the acidification of our oceans too…