Coral Reefs - WATER POLLUTION III

Coral reefs are one of the many species that form an eco-niche in our environment. The echo-niche is the unit of the eco-system and life cycle. The disappearance of a living organism from this cycle destroys that echo-niche, consequently the ecological system in that area.         Coral reefs play a crucial role in the stability of Marine life and consequently the whole life cycle, and participate in the fixation of Carbon and Nitrogen in their environment that provides nutrients for the marine food chain.         Coral reefs are soft-bodied animals that live in the shadow waters for their need of sunlight. These soft bodies build layers of Calcium Carbonate surrounding them in stunning beautiful shapes over time. This continuous process takes thousands of years and forms a typical environment for many marine organisms to live and reproduce. This process protects shores from erosion.  Coral reefs cover a small percentage of the marine area, yet they are of great economic value for their role in attracting marine tourism.         According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: “Coral reefs are sometimes considered the medicine cabinets of the 21st, century. Coral reef plants and animals are important sources of new medicines being developed to treat cancer, arthritis, human bacterial infections, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, viruses, and other diseases.” WE NEED THESE CREATURES FOR OUR LIFE TO CONTINUE  STOP WATER POLLUTION ----------------------------------------------------------- [1] Author: NOAA Last updated: 02/26/21 https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_medicine.html