November 04, 2009 | Celia | Comments 0

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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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Tags: American Samoa • coral reef recovery • coral reefs • damaged coral reefs • Douglas Fenner • natural threats to coral reefs • tsunami affected coral reefs

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