-Cleaner water: corals and sponges are filter feeders, and corals absorb the carbon dioxide in the water.4
-Income: Billions of dollars and millions of jobs in over 100 countries around the world from tourism.2
-Food: Coral reefs feed people living near them,- especially on small islands.2
-Protection: They are a natural barrier protecting coastal cities, communities and beaches.14
-Medicine: They offer potential treatments for many of the world's most dangerous illnesses and diseases.2
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CORAL REEFS ARE VALUABLE IN MANY OTHER WAYS TOO: