JOURNAL ARTICLE

Endangered Species Act changes threaten reefs.

Published In: Science, 2026, v. 391, n. 6786. P. 667 1 of 3
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Authored By: Anthony, Colin J; Lock, Colin; Johnson, Steven Mana'oakamai; Maruyama, Shinichiro; Raymundo, Laurie J 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the conservation challenges facing arborescent Acropora corals in Guam, particularly in light of proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that could allow regulatory exemptions for military and economic interests. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rejected a request from the US Navy to expand exempt zones, emphasizing the need for conservation over national security benefits. Despite the critical habitat provided by Guam's corals, urban development and climate change have led to significant declines in their populations. The article argues for the need to extend ESA protections to these corals, suggesting that genus-level protection could simplify conservation efforts and address taxonomic uncertainties. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Science. 2026/02, Vol. 391, Issue 6786, p667
Document Type:Letter
Subject Area:Geology
Publication Date:2026
ISSN:0036-8075
DOI:10.1126/science.aee4748
Accession Number:191520773
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