Coral reef, Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats

Coral reef, ridge or hummock formed in shallow ocean areas by algae and the calcareous skeletons of coral polyps and other coelenterates. A coral reef may grow into a permanent coral island. Often called ‘rainforests of the sea,’ coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of organisms.

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Coral reef, Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats

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Coral reef, Description, Geochemistry, Origins, & Threats

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