African Dust, Coral Reefs and Human Health

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This documentary presents how recent changes in the composition and quantities of African dust transported to the Caribbean and the Americas might provide clues to why Caribbean coral reef ecosystems are deteriorating and human health may be impacted.

Additional information can be found at: http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/african_dust/