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Exam Question Describe the global distribution of coral reefs

Answer 1

Answer:

Various species of corals are found in all oceans of the world, from the tropics to the polar regions. Reef-building corals are scattered throughout the tropical and subtropical Western Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans, generally within 30°N and 30°S latitudes.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems in the world, and have been called 'the rainforests of the sea' owing to the diverse range of plants and animals that they support. Although they cover less than 0.1% of the world's ocean surface, they provide a home for at least 25% of all marine species.

Explanation:

Coral reefs are found between 30° north and 30° south of the equator.

The main coral reefs are: Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Florida, Andros, Mesoamerican, Red Sea.