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NOAA to Increase Protections for Elkhorn and Staghorn Coral

"NOAAs Fisheries Service will increase its protection of threatened elkhorn and staghorn corals in Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands through a new rule to prohibit activities that result in death or harm to either species. The new regulations take effect on Nov. 21." - excerpt from this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) article.

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