"Reef ecosystems" refers to underwater environments made up of coral reefs, which are structures built by tiny animals called coral polyps. These ecosystems provide homes and food for a variety of plants and animals, supporting a diverse and delicate balance of life.
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- The study on reproductive strategies is critical to assess the conservation of coral reef ecosystems worldwide. (sciencedaily.com)
- However, the future state and health of reef ecosystems depends not only on climate change scenarios, but also on the trajectory of existing natural and anthropogenic stressors at a local scale. (coralcoe.org.au)
- The largest coral reef ecosystem on earth, the Great Barrier Reef, has revealed a spectacular and previously unknown jewel. (dive-the-world.com)
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