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Florida's Coral Reef Draws Renewed Attention

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Florida's Coral Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, is in the spotlight again. The reef stretches along the Florida Keys and Southeast Florida coast and supports marine life, tourism and coastal protection. Attention is focused on its condition, with coral bleaching, disease and warming waters remaining major concerns for state environmental officials and conservation groups.

Why now: Concerns over coral health and warming oceans are keeping the reef in public discussion

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• Florida's Coral Reef · Florida Department of Environmental Protection (.gov)

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