Can American Samoa’s Coral Reefs Recover After Tsunami?

Partially healthy and dead coral - © Wolcott Henry 2005/Marine Photobank

Partially healthy and dead coral - © Wolcott Henry 2005/Marine Photobank

Some of American Samoa’s coral reefs were in bad shape already and may now, after the September 29 tsunami, never recover.

However, researchers remain optimistic claiming coral reefs have evolved to cope with natural disasters.

Read the full story on the NZ Herald News.

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