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26. That's up for debate (the serious decline)

Wed Mar 1, 2023, 10:40 PM

Mar 2023

Some studies say yes, others say their ecosystems were healthy and diverse right up to the end.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221207142210.htm

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It's hard to say. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2023 #15

That's up for debate (the serious decline) NickB79 Mar 2023 #26

I'm under the impression that they were seriously declining. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2023 #27

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