Coral Reef Threats

The following is an article on threats to coral reefs.

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http://www.esri.com/news/arcuser/0112/exploring-threats-to-coral-reefs.html

Australia: Western Australia – Gouldian Finch

A new breeding population of the extremely rare Gouldian Finch has been found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

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http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/12658787/rare-bird-find-in-wa-s-north-boosts-hopes/

North America: Bats – White Nose Syndrome

A fungus is sweeping across North America killing millions of bats. The mortality rate for affected bat populations can be as high as 100%, meaning that bat populations in the USA and Canada are in serious trouble.

For More Visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/19/white-nose-syndrome-bat-fungus_n_1216954.html