2009Jan12: A rise of sea temperatures and coral reefs in Maldives.
2009Jan12: A rise of sea temperatures of only 2C will kill off many coral reefs in Maldives if sustained over a two week period, according to Abdul Azeez Abdul Hakeem, head of conservation at the Banyan Tree Resort. “With climate change there will be more tidal surges, more swells, and more storms. Weather patterns are changing rapidly. From fishermen we know these are not normal. Before we knew what to expect; today those things are very unpredictable,” says Hakeem (BBC).
Reference: BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7814446.stm
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