coral reefs

Coral reefs are arguably the world s most beautiful habitats. Coral reefs have been called the rainforests of the oceans, because of the rich diversity of life they support. Scientists have not yet finished counting the thousands of different species of plants and animals that use or live in the coral reef. There are three types of coral reefs: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. Fringing reefs are located close to shore, separated from land …

…is many factors together that are destroying it. Ultimately, it is as much a question of whether we save or destroy the planet as it is a question of whether we save or destroy the world s reef. Works Cited Aldridge, Susan (April, 1995) Coral: Replacement for Human Bones Focus. Goreau, Thomas (August, 1987) Coral and Coral Parks Scientific American. TenBruggencats, Jan (May, 1995) Coral in Hot Waters Star-Bulletin & Advertiser. Weber, Peter (July, 1993) Saving the Coral Reefs Futurists.