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Singapore's island merger plan could destroy coral reefs
Original: Singapore’s plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs
Singapore is planning to reclaim land by merging several of its southern islands into one larger island, and conservationists warn the project could wipe out coral reefs in the surrounding waters. Environmental outlet Mongabay reports the reclamation would smother reef habitats that support marine biodiversity in the Singapore Strait.
Why now: The environmental impact of Singapore's land reclamation plans has drawn concern from conservationists.
Evidence
- Singapore’s plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs · news - Mongabay
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