Question

“what is the importance of a coral reef?” (One page paper)

Answer 1

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Functions of Coral Reefs: Coral reefs are important for many different reasons aside from supposedly containing the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. They: protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms. provide habitats and shelter for many marine organisms.

Coral ecosystems are a source of food for millions; protect coastlines from storms and erosion; provide habitat, spawning and nursery grounds for economically important fish species; provide jobs and income to local economies from fishing, recreation, and tourism; are a source of new medicines,

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Answer 2

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Importance of Coral Reefs

Functions of Coral Reefs: Coral reefs are important for many different reasons aside from supposedly containing the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. They:

protect coastlines from the damaging effects of wave action and tropical storms

provide habitats and shelter for many marine organisms

are the source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients for marine food chains

assist in carbon and nitrogen fixing

help with nutrient recycling.

This is why large numbers of marine species live in reefs. Other reasons why they are so important include:

The fishing industry depends on coral reefs because many fish spawn there and juvenile fish spend time there before making their way to the open sea

The Great Barrier Reef generates more than1.5 billion dollars every year for the Australian economy, from fishing and tourism

The study of coral reefs is important for providing a clear, scientifically-testable record of climatic events over the past million years or so. This includes records of recent major storms and human impacts that are recorded by the changes in coral growth patterns.

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