coral reef

Coral Reefs Protect the Environment and the Economy

Coral Reefs Protect the Environment and the Economy

Coral reefs protect the environment, the coasts, and the economy. They prevent flooding that would cost billions of dollars. The reefs act as a buffer, protecting the coastlines from being eroded by the crashing waves. When coral reefs are healthy, they continuously grow, and repair damage caused by the waves. Unhealthy coral cannot grow as […]