Indian Journal of Science and Technology

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The geo-chemical nature of coral island in relation to the Dahlak archipelago has been revisited. The mechanism behind the symptom of cracks, pot-holes and caves has been discussed in the back-drop of chemical weathering of coral deposits and calcite rock. This study highlights the vulnerability of Dahlak reef ecosystems and calls for protecting the biodiversity hotspot on priority basis.
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