Fossil Fuel Expansion Threatens Coral Triangle Biodiversity
The Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine regions, is under serious threat from fossil fuel expansion, as highlighted in a report presented at COP16. Over 100 operational offshore oil and gas blocks, alongside increasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, are damaging coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves. With significant overlap between these activities and marine protected areas, marine biodiversity, including coral species and migratory marine life, is at risk. The report calls for urgent moratoriums, promotion of renewable energy, and enhanced protection measures to prevent further ecological and community damage.
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