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The Daily Digest: The Giant Raft of Pumice

Alvin Chelliah, Programme Manager, Reef Check Malaysia

27-Aug-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: The Giant Raft of Pumice

In the Pacific, a pumice raft stretches for 150 sq km. Scientists say that this could help replenish the Great Barrier Reef. But how much will this help in the fight against coral bleaching?

Produced by: Kelly Anissa & Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Sumitra Selvaraj, Lim Sue Ann, Kelly Anissa


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Categories:  EnvironmentScienceSocial Issues

Tags:  Bigger PictureDaily DigestPumice RaftGreat Barrier Reefcoral regenerationcoral rehabilitationcoral bleachingcoralreef





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