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Coral Reefs
Discover what coral reefs are, how they form through coral polyp growth, their extraordinary biodiversity, ecological importance, and major environmental threats.
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What Are Coral Reefs? Formation, Biodiversity, and Threats
Discover what coral reefs are, how they form through coral polyp growth, their extraordinary biodiversity, ecological importance, and major environmental threats.
8 min readscience › biology
How Coral Reefs Work: Ecosystems, Bleaching, and Conservation
Coral reefs are among Earth's most biodiverse ecosystems, built by tiny colonial animals. Learn how reefs form, why corals bleach, what services they provide, and how conservation efforts work.
8 min read