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Researchers are looking at chemistry in sea water that affects coral reefs. University of Arizona Geosciences professor Diane Thompson talks about how events recorded in corals can help investigate climate change.

Diane Thompson spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.

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