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Nature 449, 266 (20 September 2007) | doi:10.1038/449266a; Published online 19 September 2007

Debt collectors channel cash to corals

Ewen Callaway

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National debt excused for reef protection.

Damaged by divers, pollution and climate change, coral reefs may soon be protected through debt forgiveness. The US Congress is expected to approve a bill that would cancel foreign debt in developing countries in exchange for coral reef and rainforest conservation.