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Islands between India and Sri Lanka sinking due to coral reef mining activities: Experts

Two small islands between India and Sri Lanka have sunk into the sea primarily as a result of coral reef mining, according to experts.

The Indo-Pacific region is considered to contain some of the world”s richest marine biological resources. The group”s 21 islands and islets are protected as part of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, covering an area of nearly 560 square kilometers… Read Full Article

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