Question

why are corals important

Answer 1

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, And Are Hotspots Of ...

Answer 2

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• Coral comes under the phylum Cnidaria, these have the skeleton composed of calcium carbonate which deposits in huge amount with time and forms coral reefs. These coral reefs are very beneficial for mantaining the marine ecosystem and providing the habitat for certain fishes. These are also fed up by certain fishes like parrotfish. So, being one of the very useful structures for providing the habitat and acting as food, these are of quite significance in the sea.

• 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 organism.