Report warns of fossil fuel exploration threat to Coral Triangle biodiversity hotspot.

A recent report warns that fossil fuel exploration threatens the Coral Triangle, a biodiversity hotspot spanning over 10 million square kilometers in the Indo-Pacific. This area, known for its rich marine life, faces risks from overlapping oil and gas concessions with protected marine zones. The report advocates for a moratorium on industrial activities and calls for the Coral Triangle to be designated as a "particularly sensitive sea area" needing special protection.

October 26, 2024
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