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How do coral reefs contribute to marine biodiversity?

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Coral reefs significantly contribute to marine biodiversity by serving as habitats for over 25% of all marine species, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor. They house thousands of species, including reef-building corals and various fish, invertebrates, and plants, creating complex ecosystems that support a vast range of life forms. This high biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and the overall health of marine environments, making coral reefs vital for maintaining marine biodiversity on a global scale.

Coral reefs significantly contribute to marine biodiversity by serving as habitats for over 25% of all marine species, despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor.

School in great numbers at Rapture Reef, French Frigate Shoals, Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument
They house thousands of species, including reef-building corals and various fish, invertebrates, and plants, creating complex ecosystems that support a vast range of life forms.
'a scuba diver in the water'
This high biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience and the overall health of marine environments, making coral reefs vital for maintaining marine biodiversity on a global scale[1][2][3][4][7].

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