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Friday, September 5, 2008

Importance of corals and coral reefs


· The corals provide protection and shelter for many different species of fish.
· Coral are very important in controlling how much carbon dioxide is in the ocean water. More carbon dioxide will cause the temperature of water to increase.
· Corals can also be made into medicines to cure diseases such as cancers and AIDS.
· Coral skeletons can be used as bone substitutes in reconstructive bone surgery, which able to heal bone fractures effectively.
· Without coral reefs, these fish are left homeless with nowhere to live and no where to lay their eggs.
· Coral reefs are able to protect the shorelines from erosion and storm



Sources:
· info - OceanWorld, Youtube, Highbeam
· picture - coral

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