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Despite covering just 0.1 percent of Earth's oceans, coral reefs support about a quarter of all marine species.Already under mounting pressure from warming waters, ocean acidification, pollution, overfishing, and coastal development, reefs face an additional threat from an unexpected source.
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The High School Musical Theatre Awards take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the Barbara B Mann Performing Art Hall at FSW. Patterned after the Tony Awards, the evening features performances by each participating school, along with awards in a number of categories, including Best Overall Production, Best Ensemble and Best Actor and Supporting Actor in both Male-Identifying and Female-Identifying roles.
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