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A study found that 25 contaminants from agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sources accumulated in the soft tissues of corals around Maui, Hawai'i.
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Maui, Hawai'i
Who
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
What
A study found that 25 contaminants from agricultural, industrial, and pharmaceutical sources accumulated in the soft tissues of corals around Maui, Hawai'i.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:40:04 GMT · 3h 20m ago
Where
Maui, Hawai'i ·
Why
Human activities are fundamentally altering the chemical makeup of coral reefs, leading to decreased energy and nutrient availability within coral tissue.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Corals are becoming significantly less resilient to environmental stressors such as warmer or more acidic waters due to the accumulation of contaminants and reduced internal energy and nutrient availability.
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