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WWF-Pakistan study finds very healthy marine ecosystem around Astola Islands
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Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
WWF says that it is a “sigh of relief” that there were “no reports of coral bleaching near Astola Island” as it would have seriously affected the coral and associated marine life. Photo: File
Latest expedition reveals amazing wildlife and healthy ecosystem along Astola Islands.
Expedition was taken as it was feared that the Astola Island “may be at risk” ever since reports of coral bleaching near Churna Island had come forward.
Expedition team finds coral and associated habitats “teeming with marine life”.
KARACHI: A team of scuba divers have found that a “very healthy and productive marine ecosystem” continues to exist around the Astola Islands despite the coral bleaching reported near the Churna Islands.