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    Coral reefs are massive limestone structures made by coral polyps that support 25% of marine species. They are important as they protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide jobs for local communities through industries like fishing and tourism, and offer recreation opportunities.

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    Coral reefs are massive limestone structures made by coral polyps that support 25% of marine species. They are important as they protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide jobs for local communities through industries like fishing and tourism, and offer recreation opportunities.

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    What Are Coral Reefs

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    Wafiyah Awais
    Coral reefs are massive limestone structures made by coral polyps that support 25% of marine species. They are important as they protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide jobs for local communities through industries like fishing and tourism, and offer recreation opportunities.

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    What are coral reefs?

    Coral reefs are massive structures made of lime stones deposited


    by coral polyps.
    Coral reefs support approximately 25% of all known marine
    species.

    Importance of coral reefs

    Coral reefs are important because they protect coastlines from


    storms and erosion, provide jobs for local communities and offer
    opportunities for recreation.

    ESHAAL AWAIS 6-A

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