OPINION: Think before jumping in on your next reef dive this summer | Opinion |

With summer upcoming, many Oregonians will be embarking on vacations to warmer weather and water, exploring the flora and fauna that coastal ecosystems offer.

Coral reefs offer a particularly impressive combination of biodiversity and beauty which have solidified them as a major attraction for tourists. However, the compounding effects of climate change, water pollution, tourism, and overfishing have led to widespread reef damage attributable to human activity.

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