Coral reefs are arguably the world's most beautiful habitats. Coral reefs have been called the rainforests of the oceans, because of the rich diversity of life they support. Scientists have not yet finished counting the thousands of different species of plants and animals that use or live in the coral reef. There are three types of coral reefs: fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls. Fringing reefs are located close to shore, separated from land by …showed first 75 words of 1294 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1294 total…is many factors together that are destroying it. Ultimately, it is as much a question of whether we save or destroy the planet as it is a question of whether we save or destroy the world's reef. Works Cited Aldridge, Susan (April, 1995) "Coral: Replacement for Human Bones" Focus. Goreau, Thomas (August, 1987) "Coral and Coral Parks" Scientific American. TenBruggencats, Jan (May, 1995) "Coral in Hot Waters" Star-Bulletin & Advertiser. Weber, Peter (July, 1993) "Saving the Coral Reefs" Futurists.