Coral Reefs (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Coral Reefs

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Healthy coral reefs absorb 97 percent of a wave’s energy, which buffers shorelines from currents, waves, and storms, helping to prevent loss of life and property damage. Coastlines protected by coral reefs are also more stable in terms of erosion than those without. Source: NOAA

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Paul Selvaggio, SECORE International

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