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Paul Allen’s mega yacht destroys large percentage of protected reef in Cayman Islands

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The 300-foot mega yacht of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, MV Tatoosh, reportedly dragged its anchor and destroyed 80 percent of a protected reef in the Cayman Islands. The reef, known as the West Bay Replenishment Zone, has been protected for 30 years.

Allen purchased the yacht in 2001 for $100 million US. He was not aboard the vessel when the incident occurred.

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