January 02, 2005
1/2 - Tsunami Tragedy: damage to coral reefs will be yet another long term cost
The devastation from the tsunami is almost beyond comprehension. And as the authorities keep pointing out, there are many destructive elements that will occur over time such as the spread of disease and the deterioration of the environment, which appears inevitable for coral reefs.
Dr. Jeremy Jackson, co-founder of Shifting Baselines, is quoted in this article in the LA Times, about the devastating effects of the Indian Ocean tsunami -- not only on the human populations but on the coral reefs as well, which will be yet another long term cost to the region.
