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America's Coral Reefs: Awash with Problems

机译:美国的珊瑚礁:充满问题

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America's coral reefs are in trouble. From the disease-ridden dying reefs of the Florida Keys, to the over-fished and denuded reefs of Hawaii and the Virgin Islands, this country's richest and most valued marine environment continues to decline in size, health, and productivity. How can this be happening to one of our greatest natural treasures? Reefs are important recreational areas for manv and are loved even by large portions of the public who have never had the opportunity to see their splendor firsthand. Coral reefs are sometimes referred to as the "rainforests of the sea," because they teem with life and abound in diversity. But although only a small number of Americans have ever had rainforest experiences, many more have had the opportunity to dive and snorkel in nearshore reef areas. And in contrast to the obscured diversity of the forests, the gaudily colored fish and invertebrates of the reef are there for anyone to see. Once they have seen these treasures, the public becomes transformed from ca- sual observers to strong advocates for their protection. This appeal explains why many zoos have rushed in recent years to display coral reef fishes and habitats, even in inland areas far from the coasts (such as Indianapolis, site of one of the largest of the country's public aquaria). Coral reefs have local, national, and even global significance.
机译:美国的珊瑚礁遇到了麻烦。从佛罗里达礁岛上垂死的疾病礁石,到夏威夷和维尔京群岛过度捕捞和裸露的珊瑚礁,这个国家最丰富,最有价值的海洋环境在规模,健康和生产力上持续下降。这怎么可能发生在我们最大的自然宝藏之一上?礁石是人工的重要休闲场所,甚至受到从未有机会亲眼目睹其辉煌的大部分公众的喜爱。珊瑚礁有时被称为“海洋雨林”,因为它们充满生机,并且种类繁多。但是,尽管只有少数美国人有过热带雨林的经历,但仍有更多的人有机会在近岸珊瑚礁地区潜水和浮潜。与森林的晦涩难懂的多样性形成鲜明对比的是,人们可以看到色彩艳丽的鱼和礁石上的无脊椎动物。一旦他们看到了这些珍宝,公众就会从偶然的观察者转变为强有力的保护者。这种呼吁解释了为什么近年来许多动物园急于展示珊瑚礁鱼类和栖息地,甚至是在远离海岸的内陆地区(例如印第安纳波利斯,该国最大的公共水族馆之一的所在地)。珊瑚礁具有地方,国家甚至全球重要性。

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