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                Why should we try to protect the coral reefs?
As well as offering food and protection, agents in the Indian Ocean's coral reefs also have the potential to combat cancer and fight infection. Martin Colognoli works with Coral Guardian, an organisation working to protect the reefs, and explains more.
Photo: Martin Colognoli Credit: Coral Guardian
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