A part of Moofushi's bleached coral reef (Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives), damaged by warming sea temperatures. (Giusti 2007)
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Works Cited
Giusti, B. (2007) Moofushi Bleached Corals. (Date Accessed: February 12, 2013.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Moofushi_bleached_corals.JPG
