Endangered and Threatened Species: Designation of Critical Habitat for Five Species of Threatened Indo-Pacific Corals; Correction

Key Points

• 1Five Indo-Pacific coral species are now officially protected as threatened, with specific ocean regions designated as critical habitat where they must be safeguarded
• 2The rule restricts certain activities in designated areas, such as fishing, construction, and development that could harm the corals or their environment
• 3This is a correction to a previous rule, meaning the government is fixing or clarifying earlier protections for these coral species
• 4Fishing companies, tourism operators, and coastal communities in Indo-Pacific regions may need to adjust their practices to comply with the protections
• 5The protection helps preserve coral reef ecosystems, which support thousands of fish species and provide food and economic benefits to millions of people worldwide

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