Rain forests may contain more than half the Earth’s plant and animal species, but in terms of diversity, coral reefs are certainly one of the most pro
ductive and biodiverse ecosystems in the world. Coral reefs cover an estimated 110,000 square miles of the ocean floor and are home to more than 25 percent of marine species for at least some part of their lives, according to theHowever, coral reefs aren’t just important for marine life. More than 500 million humans rely on coral reefs for food, coastal protection, and jobs, according to the.
Mark Eakin, the coordinator of Coral Reef Watch, explained that when ocean temperatures get too high, the relationship between coral and algae breaks down. Can coral survive a bleaching event? If the stress-caused bleaching is not severe, coral has been known to recover. If the algae loss is prolonged and the stress continues, coral eventually dies.
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