Friday, September 5, 2008
Importance of Coral Reef
Corals provide protection and shelter for many different species of fishes. Without coral reefs, these fishes are left homeless with nowhere to live and no where to have their offsprings.
Not only do fishes increase the diversity of our world, but reef fishes as well as mollusks feed between 30 and 40 million people every year. They also make beautiful pets and the money made by catching and selling these animals provides many people with an income so that they can feed their families.
Very important in controlling how much carbon dioxide is in the ocean water. Without corals, the amount of carbon dioxide in the water would rise dramatically and that would affect all living things on Earth.
#Protect coasts from strong currents and waves by slowing down the water before it gets to the shore. That is why they are called barrier reefs. They provide a barrier between the ocean and the shore.
