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Florida's coral reef threatened by shrimp trawlers
Original: Florida's critical coral reef at risk from shrimp trawlers
Shrimp trawling is posing a growing threat to Florida's critical coral reef, according to reporting from the Treasure Coast. The reef provides vital habitat and coastal protection, but trawling gear can damage or destroy coral structures. Conservationists are calling attention to the risk as activity along the reef continues.
Why now: New reporting has highlighted the damage shrimp trawlers may be causing to an ecologically important reef.
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- Florida's critical coral reef at risk from shrimp trawlers · Treasure Coast News
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