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Coral Reefs!

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Already ten percent of coral reefs have been destroyed with no chance of repair. Coral reefs are the homes of so many marine creatures. Without them there will be a detrimental loss in biodiversity. Coral reefs are so sensitive yet so important to our fragile ecosytem. The coral reef structure also buffers shorelines against waves, storms, and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage, and erosion. Several million people live in U.S. coastal areas near coral reefs, and the well-being of their communities and economies is directly dependent on the health of nearby coral reefs. As you can see coral reefs are very important and are homes to millions of marine cretures.

Save the Reefs!