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OceanColombian Coral Reef Offers A Ray Of Hope To Others

Colombian Coral Reef Offers A Ray Of Hope To Others

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A Colombian coral reef off Cartagena is offering a ray of hope to other reefs around the world.

The reef that lies next to a shipping lane on a busy port should not even exist, and was found by accident since it was assumed that, like 90% of the other reefs in the area, it was dead!

According to the BBC, the reef has astounded scientists by thriving, and is home to healthy populations of fish, sea urchins and corals. Unfortunately, scientists may lose the opportunity to study this coral miracle, since a sizable portion of it is due to be destroyed.

The Port of Cartagena is growing rapidly, and plans are in place to dredge an area of the reef to create greater access for ships. Sadly this will destroy about a quarter of the reef, and may deny scientists the chance to study the reef and understand the secret to its success.

The reef is currently a hostage to fate, and while local campaigners have launched a campaign to save the reef, it may be a casualty of the government of Colombia’s economic development ambitions.

SourceBBC
Sam Helmy
Sam Helmyhttps://www.deeperblue.com
Sam Helmy is a TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer, and PADI Staff and Trimix Instructor. Diving for 28 years, a dive pro for 14, I have traveled extensively chasing my passion for diving. I am passionate about everything diving, with a keen interest in exploration, Sharks and big stuff, Photography and Decompression theory. Diving is definitely the one and only passion that has stayed with me my whole life! Sam is a Staff Writer for DeeperBlue.com

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