00:00A new study shows that coral reef fish populations around the outlying Punghu Islands dropped by 50% between 2013
00:07and 2015.
00:09The study says the decline may be driven by fishing pressure, habitat loss, and environmental stressors.
00:15It also found that young fish prefer algae-dominated reef habitats, many of which lie outside the current protected areas.
00:22Conservationists are calling for expanded protections and better zoning to safeguard marine life.
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