Oil Spills and Coral Reefs
Thu, 09/16/2010 - 08:50 — RTG-cathleen.tr...
Healthy coral reefs are among the most biologically diverse and economically valuable ecosystems on earth Coral ecosystems provide a source of food for millions; protect coastlines from storms and erosion; provide habitat, spawning and nursery grounds for economically important fish species; provide jobs and income to local economies from fishing, recreation, and tourism; are a source of new medicines, and are hotspots of marine biodiversity.
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![coral](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130218070521im_/http://www.restorethegulf.gov/sites/default/files/category_header/coral4-110x110.jpg?1284652122)