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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2024 · 22 MIN

Hurricanes are hitting the Caribbean. Can coral reefs help?

from What On Earth

Caribbean coastlines might be taking a beating from Beryl, but coral reefs are fighting back. We speak to a NOAA representative on how these reefs act as natural defensive mechanisms against storms and how we can protect these ecosystems. And we hear from Caribbean leaders about the toll of this record-breaking hurricane.

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