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Coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests work together to make the Coral Triangle of Indonesia a hotspot for marine biodiversity. The system supports valuable fisheries and endangered species and helps protect shorelines. But it is in global decline due to threats from coastal development, destructive fishing practices and climate change. A new study has found that in the case of seagrasses, biodiversity is not only a goal, but also a means for restoration of this important ecosystem. [Source: University of California, Davis]
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