Researchers Complete First-Ever Detailed Map of Global Coral

Researchers Complete First-Ever Detailed Map of Global Coral
A shark swims on a reef in Ailinginae Atoll in the Marshall Islands, in August 2018. Greg Asner/Allen Coral Atlas via AP
The Associated Press
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HONOLULU—Researchers have completed a comprehensive online map of the world’s coral reefs by using more than 2 million satellite images from across the globe.

The Allen Coral Atlas, named after late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, will act as a reference for reef conservation, marine planning, and coral science as researchers try to save these fragile ecosystems that are being lost to climate change.