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Billionaire Conservationist's Yacht Damages Coral Reef
2016-01-29 23:12:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
National Geographic: Billionaire Paul Allen has given millions of dollars to conservation causes over the years, including ones that support ocean exploration and preservation. But earlier this month, his 300-foot yacht Tatoosh allegedly caused significant damage to a protected coral reef in the Cayman Islands. The anchor and chain of the vessel allegedly damaged 14,000 square feet of reef on January 14, according to Cayman Islands' Department of Environment. The incident occurred in a protected area of Grand Cayman...
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