Researchers Claim: 'Coral Reefs Are the Food Source of the Future'

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According to scientists, ensuring food security is a growing concern for many countries. A new study shows that coral reefs can help. Researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama conclude that coral reefs could provide significantly more food worldwide than they currently do. If overfished reef fish populations are given the opportunity to […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientia…

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As the world grapples with a growing shortage of food from the sea, a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences points to the enormous potential for restoring coral reef systems. The researchers, from the Smithsonian Tropical Institute in Panama and other institutions, examined more than 1,200 reef sites in 23 countries and found that “overexploited fish populations are now producing far less than the max…