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Chinese scientists turn to artificial corals to restore coral reefs

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As the world celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity on Thursday, we focus on coral reefs, which are known as the rainforests of the sea. Their high concentration of biodiversity supports about 25 percent of all marine species. But scientists have recently reported the worst global bleaching event on record, which has hit more than 80 percent of the planet's reefs. Researchers in China are trying to make a difference.

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