Question

Why is productivity of coral reef maximum?

Answer 1

Answer:

Water motion keeps sediments from accumulating on coral; The presence of nutrients allows plankton to grow; The presence of nutrients allows competitive algae to grow thus increasing the primary productivity. Hence coral reefs are highly productive.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water motion keeps sediments from accumulating on coral; The presence of nutrients allows plankton to grow; The presence of nutrients allows competitive algae to grow thus increasing the primary productivity. Hence coral reefs are highly productive.