Prevention of Overfishing of Coral Reefs Reduces Occurrence of Coral Diseases

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In 1975 I saw my first coral reef (John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park), and in May 2009 I had a chance to do a little snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas. I’m looking forward to going back soon to snorkel more reefs in the Florida Keys.
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