Diseased and Dying reefs of the Bahamas - June 2003

On a June 2003 trip to the Bahamas, I found some very disturbing evidence of diseased and dying reefs in the Exumas and Cat Island. The following links may explain the degradation of the Bahama Reefs. http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/gallery.html http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/documentary/ Medium Resolution Video http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/documentary/med-res.html

 

Key Largo to Cat Island Route

Cat Island

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