Seaweed poses Threat to Coral Reef

SEAWEED POSES THREAT TO CORAL REEF   For: Preliminary & Mains Topic covers: Seaweed threat, coral reef, Negative impact, Gulf of Munnar   News Flash The invasive Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed, which smothers and kills coral reefs, has spread its wings to coral reef areas in Valai island in the Gulf of Mannar (GoM) and set to invade new coral colonies in the marine national park.   Highlights Research team observed that the destructive algae had…

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