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ervices worth about $375 billion each year to the U.S. economy for recreation, tourism, food, pharmaceuticals, and other purposes. While covering less than one percent of the Earth's surface, coral reefs are considered the "rain forests of the sea" by being home to more than 25 percent of all marine species. Yet it is estimated that many of the world's reefs will be destroyed or significantly damaged in the next 20 years. For more information, including reproducible photos, see http://coralreefs.wr.usgs.gov/intro.html, or call Curt Storlazzi at 831-427-4721.

O SHENANDOAH: CAN YOU KEEP ROLLING ? AND GROWING? Worthy of song lyrics and a musical, the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and West Virginia has experienced rapid growth in recent years along the I-81 corridor. While development of this predominantly rural area accelerates, regional and local resource managers have mounting concerns over the region?s ability to sustain future growth. In response, USGS and its cooperative partners from area universities, state and local agencies, and public interest groups have formed the Great Valley Water-Resources Science Forum. The Forum links local needs and resources with USGS scientific expertise in hydrology, geology, biology and mapping. A major goal is to better understand the region's complex aquifer systems so that as these systems are increasingly tapped to provide water supplies for more people, they can continue to support the vibrant natural habitats that are part of the Valley?s heritage. For further information and access to reproducible images, visit hhttp://va.water.usgs.gov/GreatValley/Index.htm, or call Jon Campbell, 703-648-4180.

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Contact: Butch Kinerney
bkinerney@usgs.gov
703-648-4732
United States Geological Survey
11-Aug-2003

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