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Adaptation - Coral Reefs of Vanuatu

Provided by: CLEAN |Published on: November 9, 2023
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • This video examines the challenge of climate change in Vanuatu, specifically the adaptations of citizens to the rapid decline of coral reefs.
  • One of the most severe issues is the overwhelming increase of crown-of-thorns sea stars, which are devastating the coral reefs due to their proliferation and ingestion of the coral.
  • Students will learn about several innovative solutions to the dilemma of crown-of-thorns, especially using them as food for sea life and as compost for plant life. They can also discuss the geographic implications and Sustainable Development Goals' connections to the problem and solution.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography, Engineering
Authors: CLEAN, PBS
Region: Global, Oceania
Languages: English

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