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World Service,09 Jun 1994,13 mins

Coral Reef Decay

Global Concerns

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Pacific island communities are facing a major environmental disaster according to scientists studying coral reefs. Reef decay directly affects the balance of marine life, on which islanders depend, with guest Jerry Leggett of Greenpeace. Also on the programme the nature reserve at Tilbury power station in Essex, UK, on the Thames river estuary.

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