corals

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 …

…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. www.corals.com www.altavista.com/hawaii-coralreefs.com