Over a million species, most not yet described [119], are estimated to populate coral
reef ecosystems generating crucial ecosystem services for at least 500 million people in tropical coastal areas.
Over a million species, most not yet described [119], are estimated to populate coral
reef ecosystems generating crucial ecosystem services for at least 500 million people in tropical coastal areas.
Not exact matches
• The models
generated time estimates needed for both unregulated and partially regulated coral
reef fisheries to recovery; a moderately fished coral
reef system can recover within approximately 35 years on average, while the most depleted
ecosystems may take as long as 59 years with adequate protection.